Grilled Mustard Broccoli

A flavorful Indian-spiced grilled broccoli dish featuring tender-crisp florets and stems marinated in a tangy yogurt-mustard sauce with aromatic spices like chaat masala, cumin, and turmeric.

4 servings
27 min

Ingredients

  • 2 heads broccoli
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mustard oil or olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder or paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chaat masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Trim broccoli stems, then cut away from heads. Peel stems and slice lengthwise into 1/4"-thick planks. Break up heads into large florets. Cook florets and stems in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain, then transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Whisk yogurt, mustard oil, mustard, chili powder, chaat masala, cumin, and turmeric in a large bowl. Add broccoli and toss to coat; season with salt.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Prepare a grill for medium-high heat; oil grate. Grill broccoli, turning occasionally, until charred in spots, 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a platter.

    7 min