Curried Brussels Sprouts
 
Brussels Sprouts sautéed with mustard seeds and warm Indian spices.
Ingredients
  • 1 lb/455g Brussels sprouts, sliced/shredded thinly
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, I used refined
  • ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 6-8 curry leaves
  • 1 or 2 green chillies, whole or split in half
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon red cayenne powder, optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • ½ cup fresh, grated coconut, optional
  • handful cilantro, optional
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet/fry pan, heat the oil on medium high.
  2. Carefully add the mustard seeds and allow them to pop.
  3. Add the green chillies if using and the curry leaves and then add the shredded Brussels.
  4. Toss the Brussels around in the oil, mustard seeds and the curry leaves.
  5. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cayenne powder, cumin and coriander.
  6. Stir fry till fragrant and the Brussels sprouts are beginning to get tender.
  7. Add the fresh coconut, if using.
  8. You don't want to over cook; the colour should still be a vibrant green and the texture crisp tender.
  9. Continue cooking until the texture is what you like, about 15 minutes or so for crisp tender.
  10. Check the salt and season accordingly.
  11. Stir through the cilantro before serving, if using.
Notes
You can use any neutral flavoured oil with high heat capability. The thinner you can hash/shred the Brussels sprouts, the quicker they will cook and become tender. If you have big pieces, you can cover the pan briefly to steam cook them slightly.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 6 Calories: 139 Fat: 10g Saturated fat: 8g Unsaturated fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 12g Sugar: 5g Sodium: 68mg Fiber: 4g Protein: 3g
Recipe by Coffee and Crumpets at http://www.coffeeandcrumpets.com/curried-brussels-sprouts/