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Indian Brussels Sprouts
4.9 from 24 votes

Indian Brussels Sprouts

If you like Brussels sprouts, you will love these Indian-inspired Brussels sprouts. They are stir-fried in a mustard and cumin seed tempering and tossed with Indian spices.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 128 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Brussels sprouts
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 6-8 curry leaves aka Kadi Patta
  • 3 dried red chili optional, whole
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup onion thinly sliced, yellow
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder ground, aka Haldi powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder mild, adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder dhaniya powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoon water if required
  • lime juice of half
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro chopped, leaves

Instructions

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  1. Rinse brussels sprouts with water and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
  2. Using a sharp knife, trim off the bottom of the hard stem of each Brussel sprouts and cut each Brussels sprout in half lengthwise, from tip to trimmed end. You can also cut to one-fourth for larger Brussels sprouts.
  3. Heat a pan or kadai on medium-high heat and add oil to it. Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, dried red chili peppers, curry leaves and allow them to splutter.
  4. Then add onions, ginger, garlic, and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add Brussels sprouts, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix everything well.
  6. Cover the pan with a lid, let it cook on the medium flame for 4-5 minutes. Stir in between. Open the lid, and sprinkle some water if needed.
  7. Now cook uncovered for another 5-6 minutes so the Brussels sprouts brown on the sides. Do not overcook.
  8. Once done, squeeze some lime juice and add cilantro leaves. Give it a gentle stir.
  9. Serve this easy Indian brussel sprouts stir fry with roti, paratha, or rice.

Notes

  • Pro-tip: Do not overcook the Brussels sprouts because it gives them a bitter flavor and a poor texture and also reduces their nutritional value.
  • Poriyal Variation: You can also add some urad dal and chana dal in the tempering along with mustard seeds and curry leaves and garnish with grated coconut to make Brussels sprouts poriyal.
  • Curry variation: Make onion-tomato masala and add plain sauteed or air-fried  Brussels sprouts to it for a finger-licking Indian Brussels sprouts curry.

Nutrition Information

Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Sodium 471mg (20%) Potassium 499mg (11%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1186IU (24%) Vitamin C 153mg (170%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

% Daily Value*

Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Sodium 471mg 20%
Potassium 499mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1186IU 24%
Vitamin C 153mg 170%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.