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    Brussel Sprouts Thokku |Brussel Sprouts Masala

    August 19, 2014 By Vidya Srinivasan 69 Comments

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    Brussel Sprouts Thokku is tasty  Indian side dish prepared with Brussels sprouts and onion - tomato base.  This fusion recipe can be prepared easily within 30 minutes.

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    Two years back, I had brussel sprouts for the first time. One of my friends invited us for dinner, and she prepared an amazing south indian spread. When I saw brussel sprouts, I told my friend that I have never seen small cabbage like this. She told its called 'Brussel sprouts'. She had prepared them with cumin and pepper powder. I loved it. 

     That week when we went to buy veggies, I was searching for this and got a pack.  Knowing all its healthy benefits Started cooking them regularly, vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid and dietary fiber - so many good things about this vegetable. This version goes well with both rice and Chappati.

    If you are looking for some desi style recipes with Brussel sprouts check out, Brussel sprout pattani ccurry
    I love thokku varieties and have posters couple of thokku in TMF,
    Celery Thokku
    Urulakizgangu Puli thokku
    Poondu Thokku
    Drumstick Brinjal thokku
    onioj tomato thokku 
    Green Chilli thokku
    Tomato thokkj
    Small onion thokku
     
     

    Ingredients:

    Brussel Sprouts - 1 lb
    Onion – 1 big, finely chopped
    Tomato – 2
    Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp
    Kitchen king masala - 1/2 tsp
    Garam Masala powder- 1/2 tsp
    Sambar powder/ Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
    Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
    Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp
    Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
    Water - 1/4 cup
    Oil – 1/2 tbsp

    Method:

    • Wash and remove a layer of leaves from the top and slit the sprouts, without cutting fully

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    • Add oil to the pan, when the oil is hot add ginger garlic paste and sauté for 30 seconds. Add onions and saute till onions are cooked, and then add tomato
    • After onions and tomato are cooked, add garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, chili  powder, turmeric powder and allow it to cook for 2-3mins

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    • Add the Brussel sprouts and Sauté well, and add required salt. Add water and cover it with a lid and cook

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    •  Cook till Brussels sprouts are cooked well and Masala is well coated

    Brussel Sprouts Masala |Brussel Sprouts Curry (Indian Style)

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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

    Ingredients

    • Brussel Sprouts - 1 lb
    • Onion – 1 big finely chopped
    • Tomato – 2
    • Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp
    • Kitchen king masala - 1/2 tsp
    • Garam Masala powder- 1/2 tsp
    • Sambar powder/ Red chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
    • Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
    • Cumin powder – 1/4 tsp
    • Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
    • Water - 1/4 cup
    • Oil – 1/2 tbsp

    Instructions

    • Wash and remove a layer of leaves from the top and slit the sprouts, without cutting fully
    • Add oil to the pan, when the oil is hot add ginger garlic paste and sauté for 30 seconds. Add onions and saute till onions are cooked, and then add tomato
    • After onions and tomato are cooked, add garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder and allow it to cook for 2-3mins
    • Add the Brussel sprouts and Sauté well, and add required salt. Add waterand cover it with a lid and cook
    • Cook till Brussels sprouts are cooked well and Masala is well coated
    • If required sprinkle some extra water
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    Notes

    This dish goes well with plain/ variety rice as well as with chappati
    Instead of dry Masala, you can add water/ yogurt/ milk/fresh cream and make a gravy
    Can add 1 teaspoon of tamrind pulp to make a tangy masala
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    1. mihrank

      August 19, 2014 at 11:58 pm

      Indeed delicious and healthy!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 11:17 am

        Thanks Mihrank:-)

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    2. smithakal

      August 20, 2014 at 12:32 am

      wow .. Thats so healthy ...

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 11:18 am

        Thanks Smitha:-)

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    3. Charanya

      August 20, 2014 at 3:40 am

      I do a peanut based curry with this 🙂 They are so YUMMY..

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 11:18 am

        Wow peanut based gravy that's sounds awesome will try soon. Thanks for the idea Charu:-)

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    4. natasha

      August 20, 2014 at 4:23 am

      brussel sprouts…india style…what an idea!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 11:17 am

        Thanks Natasha:-)

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    5. Chitra Jagadish

      August 20, 2014 at 4:25 am

      Brussel sprouts are my favourite but haven't tried these days will buy them ASAP and try it out, thanx for this droolicious recipe. ...

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 11:16 am

        Thanks Chitra:-) it has became my fav as well

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    6. Sasha

      August 20, 2014 at 7:06 am

      Oh, I was the crazy kid who always loved hearing "Eat your brussel sprouts." 🙂 This looks amazing!!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 11:15 am

        Thanks Sasha:-) glad you like Brussels sprouts

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    7. srividhya

      August 20, 2014 at 7:15 am

      I just make it like our regular kootu.. this one looks great..

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 11:14 am

        Thanks Sri:-) kootu is nice idea will try soon

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    8. Liz

      August 20, 2014 at 8:33 am

      so creative! I love Brussels sprouts and I love masalas, but would never have thought to combine. But the flavors would complement each other well. Thanks for sharing 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 11:14 am

        Masala gave nice flavour to the dish:-) glad you liked it Liz

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    9. NancyC

      August 20, 2014 at 9:11 am

      This sounds like a great way to serve brussels sprouts!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 11:12 am

        Thanks Nancy:-)

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    10. Amanda

      August 20, 2014 at 9:34 am

      I really love brussels sprouts! This looks like a delicious way to enjoy them

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 11:11 am

        Thanks Amanda:-)

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    11. HostessAtHeart

      August 20, 2014 at 11:02 am

      I love Brussel sprouts! Your spices would definitely be delicious!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 11:10 am

        Thanku Julie:-)

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    12. Malar

      August 20, 2014 at 11:31 am

      Never tried it Vidya, looks simple and yummy!! on my grocery list 😀

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 11:37 am

        Thanks Dear:-) do try it

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    13. cpriya78

      August 20, 2014 at 11:51 am

      Looks delicious! !

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 12:03 pm

        Thanks Priya:-)

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    14. Elisha

      August 20, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      these look amazing!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 4:10 pm

        Thanks Elisha:-)

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    15. manjula bharath

      August 20, 2014 at 3:44 pm

      wow such an healthy and delicious brussels masala 🙂 tempting me .. First time here and happy to follow you , liked you fb page dear 🙂 Do visit my blog too ..

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 4:10 pm

        Thanks for visiting my space Manjula:-) hoping to your space now

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    16. swathiiyer

      August 20, 2014 at 4:52 pm

      Delicious Brussel sprouts masala you made it really well perfect.

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 4:59 pm

        Thanks Swathi:-)

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    17. Sarah 'n Spice

      August 20, 2014 at 4:59 pm

      This looks delicious! Never thought to do Brussels Sprouts Masala style, amazing idea 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 4:59 pm

        Thanks Sarah:-)

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    18. Aswini

      August 20, 2014 at 5:23 pm

      looks yummy.. i have never bought brussel sprouts.. will try it for sure 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 10:08 pm

        Thanks Aswini:-)

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    19. apsara

      August 20, 2014 at 6:50 pm

      I have had thoughts of making something similar with brussel sprouts. With your recipe, I can confidently buy them. 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 10:06 pm

        Thanks Apsara:-) Do try and let me know it turned out

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    20. Sue Slaght

      August 20, 2014 at 7:21 pm

      My husband has never liked Brussel Sprouts but with this recipe that might change. 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 10:04 pm

        🙂 hope he likes it

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    21. MyKabulKitchen

      August 20, 2014 at 7:36 pm

      I remember when I first had brussel sprouts I was surprised by the lovely buttery flavor, this looks like a delicious recipes I also prepare it sometimes with a tomato sauce, isn't it wonderful when something so tasty can taste so good? 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 10:04 pm

        In tomato sauce? Wow thanks for the idea will try soon.

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    22. acbistro

      August 20, 2014 at 8:23 pm

      I have yet to try these 🙂 looks yummy

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 10:01 pm

        Thanks Andy:-)

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    23. Shruti

      August 20, 2014 at 8:59 pm

      I haven't much tried with brussel sprouts except stir-fries or asian gravies! Love this one... Bookmarking it 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 10:01 pm

        Thanks Shruthi:-) Brussels sprouts in gravy never thought about it

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    24. GiGi Eats Celebrities

      August 20, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      YOU BETTER BELIEVE I am pinning this! 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 20, 2014 at 10:00 pm

        Glad you liked it:-)

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    25. food passion and love

      August 20, 2014 at 10:25 pm

      Looks simply delicious and soo healthy!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 21, 2014 at 9:55 pm

        Thanks Shannu:-)

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    26. cookingwithtoddlers

      August 20, 2014 at 11:25 pm

      I LOVE brussel sprouts and this dish sounds so unique and delicious!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 21, 2014 at 9:56 pm

        Thanku:-) glad you liked it

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    27. coconutcraze

      August 20, 2014 at 11:39 pm

      I like brussel sprouts for their tender crunchiness. This looks gooood!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 21, 2014 at 9:56 pm

        Ya that's something I too like about Brussels sprouts:-)

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    28. Namrata

      August 20, 2014 at 11:53 pm

      brussel sprouts in an indian way! - sure does sound interesting!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 21, 2014 at 9:56 pm

        Thanku Namrata:-)

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    29. Nate Kidd

      August 21, 2014 at 1:35 am

      I have not tried brussel sprouts but this looks pretty darn good 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 21, 2014 at 9:57 pm

        Thanku Frugal:-)

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    30. MamaD1xx4xy

      August 21, 2014 at 10:41 am

      We all love Brussels sprouts too. I never thought to combine it with masala. How brilliant!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 21, 2014 at 9:50 pm

        Thanku:-) Masala gave nice flavors for the dish

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    31. bruckenstein

      August 21, 2014 at 11:54 am

      Wow! This looks delish! I would love to try this.
      Rachel
      http://www.dysfunctionallynormal.com

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 21, 2014 at 9:42 pm

        Thanks Rachel:-)

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    32. shaunna13

      August 21, 2014 at 12:31 pm

      I love Brussel Sprouts! I am going to have to try this looks simple and really good!

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        August 21, 2014 at 9:41 pm

        Sure:-)Do try and let me know

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    33. Francesca Trucco

      September 05, 2014 at 9:23 am

      thanks so much for it . i always tried to cook brussel sprouts but without any fantasy. i believe this receipt will help me to introduce some amenities in my kitchen. I will let you know how it works 🙂

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      • Traditionally Modern Food

        September 05, 2014 at 2:44 pm

        Sure:-) waiting to hear from you

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    34. Raj Bharathan

      May 17, 2019 at 5:33 pm

      At the latter part of it I put in 1/2 cup water in the instant pot for 1minute.

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        June 12, 2019 at 2:46 pm

        Nice. I will try your version soon

        Reply

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