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Brussels Sprouts Masala-Kerala Style Brussels Sprouts Masala

Make Brussels Sprouts Masala-Kerala Style Brussel Sprouts Masala and serve it along with chapati-roti or with steamed rice for lunch or a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 92

Ingredients
  

  • Brussel Sprouts : 1 lb approx 500 gm,quartered
  • Cooking Oil/Olive Oil : 1 tbsp
  • Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
  • Fenugreek Seeds : 1/4 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds : 1/4 tsp
  • Urad Daal : 1 tsp
  • Asafoetida : 1/4 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder : 1/4 tsp
  • Curry Leaves : few
  • Onion : 1 small approx 150 g, finely chopped
  • Tomatoes : 1 med. approx 100g, chopped
  • Green Chillies : 1-2 finely chopped
  • Sambar Powder : 2 tsp or Substitute with Garam Masala : 1 tsp
  • Tomato Sauce : 1/2 cup / 4 oz / 115g
  • Tamarind Paste : 1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder : 1/2 tsp
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in pan/kadai on medium heat, once hot add the mustard seeds and allow them to pop.
  2. Add in fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, urad daal and mix, let the daal turn light golden in color.
  3. Add in asafoetida, curry leaves, onions and tomatoes and allow them to soften a bit; once they are soft.
  4. Add in the salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and sambar powder or garam masala whichever you prefer; mix well.
  5. Add in the tomato sauce, tamarind paste and allow it to come to a boil. Taste and adjust the salt.
  6. Add in the brussels sprouts and mix well but gently.Cover and allow them to cook stirring periodically.While stirring if you feel that they are drying up and burning, sprinkle some water, mix, cover and cook. (Note: The total cooking time varies because of the size of the pieces, it may take between 15-20 minutes to cook)
  7. Once done, take off the flame and serve hot.

Notes

  • The total cooking time varies because of the size of the pieces, it may take between 15-20 minutes to cook.
  • Try to buy same size sprouts (goes for vegetable) so that there is even cooking.
  • Remove a layer of leaves from the top and wash before cutting.
 
Disclaimer: The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.