Brussel Sprouts, Indian style Recipe

This spicy dish is sure to make Brussel Sprouts a family favorite!

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Servings6CuisineIndian
CourseSide DishSpecialityPart of Menu
VegetarianVegetarianMain IngredientOthers

Recipe Story

Brussel sprouts are a truly underrated and underused vegetable. They are not even Indian. But my spicy version will definitely make Brussel sprouts a favorite in your house just as it is in mine. It’s a unique dish where new world vegetable meets old world spices. I hope you will enjoy it.

Ingredients

 
Ingredients:
 
1 lb of Brussel Sprouts (around 20 or so)
 
1 medium onion, finely chopped
 
2-3 cloves of garlic, finely minced
 
1 piece of ginger, peeled and finely minced
 
2 cups of corn kernels (frozen is fine)
 
½ tsp black mustard seeds
 
½ tsp cumin seeds
 
4-6 dried red chilies
 
4-6 fresh curry leaves
 
½ tsp turmeric
 
juice of ½ a lime
 
4 tbsp oil (vegetable or canola)
 
salt and pepper to taste
 
6-8 cups of water for boiling
 
½ cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

To prepare the Brussel Sprouts: trim the stems and cut any large size Brussel sprouts into quarters, medium size Brussel sprouts can be cut into halves and any small ones can be left whole. In a large pot, bring salted water to a good boil and carefully add the Brussel sprouts. Cook for 5-6 minutes, drain in a colander and rinse with cold water for a minute or so (this will stop the cooking process and set their lovely green color). Drain well and set aside until needed.

In a large saute pan on medium high heat, add the oil and then carefully add the black mustard seeds (they tend to splatter and pop tremendously). Then add the cumin seeds and the onions. Stir fry the onions until they are golden brown in color, this may take up to 5-6 minutes. Next add the garlic and ginger. Keep stirring so the onion mixture will not burn and then add the turmeric, curry leaves, dried red chilies, salt & pepper. Mix well to combine and then add the Brussel sprouts Stir once and let sit for 2-3 minutes, the key is to caramelize the Brussel sprouts. Caramelization equals intense flavor. Stir once and again let the Brussel sprouts sit for a few minutes to caramelize. Once the Brussel sprouts are a delicious golden brown in color, add the corn and lime juice. Stir to combine thoroughly. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes. Garnish with the cilantro leaves and serve with warm rotis.

Variations: try using different vegetables such as zucchini, cauliflower, green beans, potatoes or green peas.

Comments

Maryam Behrouz says :

A great way to eat brussel sprouts, my family loves them now -- THANK YOU!!
Posted on: 16 March 2012 - 8:15pm

Sherry Lousie Taylor says :

I made this as a side for Thanksgiving, HUGE hit. Never imagined I would actually run out of them, next time I'm making double!!
Posted on: 27 November 2011 - 11:32pm

Samina Tapia says :

I love the recipe too. Never loved Brussel sprouts much when made by simply boiling or steaming!
Posted on: 7 November 2011 - 10:15am

Sophia Bruzowski says :

This dish is the only way my kids will eat their Brussel Sprouts, so thank you!
Posted on: 7 November 2011 - 9:54am

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