
Broccoli is an important vegetable among the Cole crops. It is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. In fact, it contains more vitamin A than cabbage and cauliflower and the highest amount of proteins among the cole crops. It also contains anti-cancerous compounds and antioxidants. Broccoli is of two types: heading type and sprouting (green and purple) broccoli. Heading broccoli forms curd like cauliflower; while sprouting broccoli contains...