Malai Broccoli with Chili Cheese Fondue
A vegetarian barbecue side dish and a great option for cheese lovers!
Thinly slice <quantity>1</quantity> garlic clove
Finely grate <quantity>80<unit>g</unit></quantity> of parmesan cheese
Preheat the oven to <temperature>160<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Place <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat
Add the garlic slices and fry until golden, stirring from time to time. Drain on paper towels
Spread the grated parmesan cheese over a silicone baking sheet
Bake in the oven for 7m or until lightly toasted and golden
Crush the garlic into a crumbly powder
Add the garlic to the baked parmesan cheese and mix with a spatula. Transfer to a tray with paper towels. The parmesan & garlic crumble is ready
Add <quantity>110<unit>g</unit></quantity> of plain yogurt to a medium bowl
Add <quantity>90<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cream cheese
Add <quantity>15<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cornstarch
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of red chili flakes
Finely chop <quantity>½<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of coriander stalks. Keep the leaves for later use
Add the chopped coriander stalks
Add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of garam masala
Add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of cardamom powder
Add salt and ground black pepper to taste
Whisk vigoroulsy to combine
Melt <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter in a small saucepan over medium heat
Add <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of red chili flakes and cook until the butter is brown
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of the yogurt and cream cheese mixture and stir until it thickens
Add <quantity>90<unit>g</unit></quantity> of cream cheese and whisk to incorporate
Add ground black pepper to taste. Whisk to combine and remove from the heat
Finely chop <quantity>½<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of coriander leaves
Add to the fondue and whisk to combine
Preheat the oven to <temperature>180<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Bring water to a boil over medium heat to cook the broccoli. Prepare an ice bath in a bowl
Cut <quantity>½</quantity> broccoli into large florets and wash properly
Cook for 1m to blanch, keeping the beautiful green color
Transfer to the ice bath to cool down
Drain the cooled broccoli
Coat with the remaining yogurt and cream cheese mixture
Drizzle a foil-lined roasting pan with extra virgin olive oil. Transfer the coated broccoli and drizzle with more olive oil
Roast in the oven until golden brown
Transfer to a serving plate or bowl
Add the Chili Cheese Fondue to taste on top
Top with grated parmesan cheese and the Parmesan and Garlic Crumble to taste
Garnish to taste
Enjoy!
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