Brussels Sprouts Masala

You either love ’em or hate ’em. Brussels sprouts are in season folks!

These leafy vegetables look like mini cabbages and few people can’t stand them! Most of the time, these sprouts end up on the side of the plate.

‘How do I make Brussels Sprouts taste good?’

This is the most commonly asked question when dealing with these greens. Well, there are plenty of ways to cook and make them taste delicious. You can always experiment with various flavor combinations and come up with something amazing!

Here is an Indian way of cooking these underrated sprouts. This is a simple yet delicious recipe, cooked with tomatoes and spices. The spices not only give it some heat, they also add so much flavor. Serve it with either rice or Indian flat breads and you won’t realize that you are eating brussels sprouts!

Happy Cooking! 🙂

RECIPE:

Total : 25 Mins

Prep : 15 Mins

Cooking : 15 Mins

PORTIONS

INGREDIENTS:

1 CUP = 250 ml

Vegetable oil – 1 Tbsp
Cumin seeds – 1 Tsp
Mustard seeds – ½ Tsp
Urad dal – 1 Tsp
Chopped onion – ½ Cup
Chopped ginger – 1 Tsp
Chopped garlic – 1 Tsp
Chopped green chilli – 1
Chopped tomato – ½ Cup
Tomato paste – 1 Tbsp
Turmeric powder – ¼ Tsp
Garam Masala – ½ Tsp
Red chilli powder – ½ Tsp
Salt – 1 Tsp
Sugar – 1 Tbsp
Water – 150 ml
Brussels sprouts(cut into quarters) – 300 Grams
Chopped coriander – For garnish

METHOD:

In a pan, heat oil. Add cumin, mustard seeds and urad dal. Saute until urad dal turns golden brown.
Add chopped onion, ginger, garlic and green chilli. Saute until onions turn translucent.
Add chopped tomato and tomato paste. Cook till tomatoes become soft. Add powdered spices, salt and sugar. Mix well and gently mash.
Add water, stir well and bring it to a simmer. Add brussels sprouts and stir. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with chapati or rice.