You can feed your entire family (and a few more) with this easy, one pot Broken Wheat Broccoli Casserole. This recipe requires very little effort and very little cooking.
This is a handy recipe when you have to feed a crowd as you can keep your casserole layered in the refrigerator easily for 2 days. And just bake it when you are ready to serve.
Broken Wheat, which is also popular as Cracked Wheat, Daliya, Lapsi, Godumba Rava, is a pantry staple in Indian kitchen and used in a lot of everyday recipes. Broken wheat is considered to be a good choice for those trying to reduce refined grains. Dalia is loaded with a range of health benefits. It has long been a part of the Indian cuisine for ages.
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Variation to this Recipe
You can easily substitute Broccoli with Cauliflower. Only thing is that you will miss the bright green color but there will be no difference in taste.
Easy Broken Wheat Broccoli Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- ½ tsp Oil
- 1 tbsp Grated Garlic
- ½ cup Broken Wheat/ Cracked Wheat/ Daliya/Lapsi I have used the thick variety. Rinse in water to remove any dust and use.
- 1 cup Vegetable Stock. If you don't have vegetable stock, then use plain hot water by adding 2 soup cubes.
- 1 packet Soup Cube/Stock Cube/Bouillon Cube (Vegetarian) I used Maggi Soup Cube. This is required only if you don't have vegetable stock.
- ¼ tsp Crushed Black Pepper
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ cup Grated Cheese. You can use any variety like Cheddar, Parmesan, cheese slices. Please use vegan cheese for vegan variation. I have used Sharp Cheddar Cheese here.
- ½ cup Tofu or Paneer Cubes. You can use them raw or lightly sauteed .
Middle Layer
- ½ tbsp Oil
- ½ cup Sliced Carrots
- ½ cup Broccoli
- 1 cup Sliced Zucchini
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp Crushed Pepper
Top Layer
- 1 tbsp Butter or Oil
- 1 tbsp Whole Wheat Flour
- 1 cup Dairy Milk or Soya Milk
- 1 cup Grated Cheese (Regular or vegan). You can use any type of cheese or a combination of different types.
- 1 cup Broccoli Florets-finely chopped
- ¼ tsp Salt , if required. The cheese will also have salt. So check and add salt only if required
To Garnish
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
- ½ cup Steamed or sauteed Broccoli Florets
Instructions
Bottom Layer
- Heat Oil and saute chopped Garlic just for few seconds.
- Add Rinsed Broken Wheat, salt and pepper.
- Add Stock or plain hot water.
- If using plain hot water, then add stock cubes.
- Cover and cook on low flame for 10 minutes.
- Turn off flame. The Broken wheat should be cooked yet firm.
- Add Tofu cubes and cheese. Mix and set aside.
Middle Layer
- Add oil to a Pan. Add Carrots and Broccoli and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add Zucchini , salt , pepper and saute for 2 more minutes. Turn off flame
Top Layer
- Heat Butter or Oil
- Add whole wheat flour.
- Stir continuously till whole wheat turns light pink.
- Immediately add a cup of Milk or Soy Milk while stirring continuously to avoid any lump.
- The sauce will start to thicken in 2 minutes. Keep stirring.
- Add grated cheese.
- Also add finely cut Broccoli florets. Add salt if needed. Turn off flame immediately.
Arrange Layers
- Take a Baking Pan and grease. This recipe will fully fit inside a 9×6 rectangular Pan.
- Add the bottom layer.
- Arrange the layer of vegetables.
- Pour the top layer.
- Sprinkle red chilli flakes. This is optional.
- Cover with a lid or aluminium foil.Bake in a preheated oven @370F/190C for 30-35 minutes. Please use the middle rack in your oven.
- Remove the lid or foil after 35 minutes and then bake again for 10 minutes or till top turns golden brown.
- Serve the casserole Hot.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings per container
- Amount Per ServingCalories305
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
19.32g
30%
- Saturated Fat 7.39g 37%
- Trans Fat 0.3g
- Cholesterol 33.87mg 12%
- Sodium 455.36mg 19%
- Potassium 586.36mg 17%
- Total Carbohydrate
19.29g
7%
- Dietary Fiber 4.07g 17%
- Sugars 2.31g
- Protein 16.99g 34%
- Vitamin A 34%
- Vitamin C 57%
- Calcium 42%
- Iron 15%
- Vitamin D 1%
- Magnesium 15%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.