4.8 from 15 votes
Brussels Sprouts Sabzi Recipe
Indian Brussels Sprouts sabzi spiced with cumin seeds, turmeric, and red chili powder with an addition of moong dal for nutty textures!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories:
156 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts shaved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- ⅛ teaspoon asafetida
- 1 red onion thinly sliced, small
- 2 garlic grated, cloves
- 2 tablespoons mung dal
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala optional
Garnish
- ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Rinse and soak mung dal in water.
- Rinse and dry brussels sprouts. Trim and discard the extra stems. Thinly slice the brussels sprouts using a chef's knife or using the slicer attachment in a food processor.
- Heat oil in a medium-sized pot. Add cumin seeds and once they start to sizzle add asafetida and onions. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes on medium-low heat.
- Drain out the water from the mung dal and add along with garlic and half of the salt. Mix well and cook covered for 2 minutes or until onions have softened.
- Add turmeric, red chili powder, Brussels sprouts, remaining salt, and water. mix well. Cook covered on low heat for five to seven minutes. For soft-cooked Brussels sprouts cook covered for additional three minutes.
- Add garam masala and lemon juice. Give a quick stir. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with roti or parathas.
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Notes
- Thinly slice brussels sprouts. A food processor works best but you can also use a sharp chef's knife.
- Soak the mung dal in water to help cook it faster
- Add spices as per your taste preference. Green Chilies can be used in place of red chili powder.
- Diced tomato can also be added along with brussels sprouts.
Nutrition Information
Calories
156kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
623mg
(26%)
Potassium
520mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1093IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
101mg
(112%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 156
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 156kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 623mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 520mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1093IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 101mg | 112% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.