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 Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: brussels sprouts curry, indian brussels sprouts
Rinse brussels sprouts with water and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
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.
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.
Then add onions, ginger, garlic, and saute for 1-2 minutes.
Add Brussels sprouts, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix everything well.
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.
Now cook uncovered for another 5-6 minutes so the Brussels sprouts brown on the sides. Do not overcook.
Once done, squeeze some lime juice and add cilantro leaves. Give it a gentle stir.
Serve this easy Indian brussel sprouts stir fry with roti, paratha, or rice.
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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.