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Brussels Sprouts Thoran-Stir Fry Recipe

Hate Brussels Sprouts? Then this Brussels Sprouts Thoran -Stir Fry recipe will make you fall in love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Calories:

Ingredients
  

  • Brussels Sprouts : 1 lb shredded or finely chopped
  • Small Red Onions /Shallots or Onion : 1/4 cup finely, chopped
  • Grated Coconut : 1/2 cup
  • Garlic : 2 pods crushed
  • Cumin Seeds : 1/4 tsp
  • Green Chillies : 3-4 slit lengthwise or to your tolerance level
  • Turmeric Powder : a pinch
  • Mustard Seeds : 1/2 tsp
  • Curry Leaves : a sprig
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil : 2 tbsp

Method
 

  1. Wash and clean the Brussels Sprouts and cut off the hard bottom and remove the outer leaves then slice them into halves and pulse in a food processor.
  2. Using your hands mix grated coconut with turmeric powder, shallots, cumin seeds, crushed garlic or you can just pulse 1 time everything together coarsely in blender.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and when it starts to splutter, add curry leaves and saute for a minute.
  4. Add the shredded Brussels sprouts; saute and close and cook for a minute.Add the coconut mixture and mix everything together.
  5. Cover the pan and cook on low heat, stirring occasionally; after 5 minutes remove the lid and stir fry for another couple of minutes. Remove from the fire.(Note : Do not over-cook - this is very important! They should still be crispy firm but tender.)
  6. Serve as side dish with Rice or Chapati/Roti's and Enjoy!

Notes

Brussels Sprouts should never be overcooked, it tastes good when it is slightly crunchy.
Do not add water while cooking Brussels Sprouts; it will turn soggy.