Broccoli and parippu thoran

Never been a broccoli fan till i had itwith dal.Most of the times i used to keep aside the broccoli to one corner of my plate!Especially at the Thai and chinese restaurants where they would bring any curry with tonnes of broccoli in it ..that too without the chopping off the big stalks...mhhh..whereas my hubby happily chews the broccoli however you give him.well i had this thoran at my friends place and became an instant fan,the reason being it was finely chopped and mixed well with dal.so fan of broccoli or dal?thats a question:-).so this ones for all broccoli lovers like me!:-)

Red Gram(Thuvaraparippu)-1/4 cup
Broccoli-1/2 cup(finely choppped)

Trim off the tough ends of the stalk.use the florets.

Shredded cocunut-4 tablespoon
green chilli-3-4nos
garlic-2cloves
curry leaves- 1 strind
shallots 3-4
mustard seeds-1/2 teasoon
turmeric powder-1/2 teaspoon
Dry red chilly-1
salt - to taste
oil-as required

Cook the red gram separately in a pan with little salt and a pinch of turmeric powder.make sure its not overcooked.once done remove from heat.
Meanwhile mix together the finely chopped broccoli, shallots, chillies,grated coconut,turmeric powder and salt.
Heat oil in a pan or a kadai. Add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter.
Then add dry red chilly and curry leaves to it.
Now add the mixture into the kadai and allow to cook it on low flame.
Once the broccoli is cooked put the dal in.Mix them well.Cook the mixture for 2 more minutes.Remove from heat.
Serve hot!

Courtesy-Sheba