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If you’re looking for a unique South Indian twist to Brussels sprouts, this Brussel Sprouts Thengai Curry (Brussels sprouts coconut curry) is the perfect recipe. Made with freshly grated coconut, aromatic spices, and tender Brussels sprouts, this dish combines traditional Tamil flavors with a modern vegetable. It’s wholesome, flavorful, and pairs beautifully with steamed rice, chapati, or even millets. A great way to enjoy Brussels sprouts in an Indian-style curry!
What is Brussels Sprouts Thengai Curry?
It is a South Indian-style curry where Brussels sprouts are cooked with coconut, curry leaves, and spices to create a flavorful side dish.
Why use Brussels sprouts in Indian cooking?
Brussels sprouts are nutrient-rich and absorb spices well, making them a healthy and tasty addition to traditional curries.
What are the key ingredients?
Brussels sprouts, grated coconut, curry leaves, mustard seeds, green chilies, and coconut oil.
Is this curry vegan and gluten-free?
Yes, this recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free, perfect for a wholesome plant-based meal.
What can I serve it with?
It pairs best with steamed rice, sambar, rasam, or chapati. It can also be enjoyed with quinoa or millets for a healthy twist.
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- Brussels sprouts - 2 cups finely chopped
- frozen / fresh green peas - 1/4 cup
- Water - 3 tbsp
- Shredded coconut - 3 tbsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
- Coriander powder - 1/4 tsp
- Asafoetida - generous pinch
- Salt - as needed
For Seasoning:
- Coconut oil - 1/2 tbsp
- Mustard seeds - 1/8 tsp
- Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
- Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
- Green chilli - 1 slit
- Curry leaves - 1 sprig
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil becomes hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, and curry leaves; allow it to splutter
- Add Brussels sprouts, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, asafoetida, and water; close the lid. Cook till the water evaporates and Brussels sprouts are fully cooked. Sprinkle some water if required
- Add peas and saute for 2-3 minutes. Switch off and add coconut
Notes
2. Can cook the Brussel Sprouts in the microwave and do steps 1 and 4
3. Instead of peas, soaked moong dal can be used. Cook moong dal with Brussel Sprouts in that case
4. If you are using dry Peas, soak and cook them separately and add them to the curry
Ingredients:
Brussels sprouts - 2 cups, finely chopped
frozen/fresh green peas - 1/4 cup
Water - 3 tbsp
Shredded coconut - 3 tbsp
Turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida - generous pinch
Salt - as needed
For Seasoning:
Coconut oil - 1/2 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/8 tsp
Urad dal - 1/2 tsp
Channa dal - 1/2 tsp
Green chilli - 1, slit
Curry leaves - 1 sprig
How to make Brussel sprouts poriyal with step-by-step pictures:
- Heat oil in a pan. Once the oil becomes hot, add mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, and curry leaves; allow them to splutter
- Add Brussels sprouts, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, asafoetida, and water; close the lid. Cook till the water evaporates and the Brussels sprouts are fully cooked. Sprinkle some water if required
- Add peas and saute for 2-3 minutes. Switch off and add coconut
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Oh yay, have just been harvesting Brussel Sprouts by the hundreds this week and was wondering what to do with them all, other than freeze them for later! Perfect recipe too, as I am Vegan. 🙂 I am looking forward to making this very soon. Thank you again.
Do try it. I m sure with garden Sprouts they tade even more tyummy
wow! tasty and healthy combo
Thanku Veena:-)
Love brussel sprouts in any format. Yum. Reminds me of our cabbage curry.
Thanku Sri:-)
I love this INDIAN touch to the Brussel sprouts. Never have cooked it like this. Looks so delicious dear. Bookmarking the recipe.
Thanku Piyali, glad you liked it..
Nice way to use Brussel Sprouts!
Thanku Aruna:-)
I love the cabbage pattani curry so much and this looks absolutely divine.. I have not tried brussel sprouts before.. should get them sometime.
Totally dear, cabbage and peas goes perfect .. Do try I am sure you will like this combo as well
WOW! this looks amazing!! Love the way you cooked brussels sprouts Vidya! 🙂
Thanku Arpita:-)
Very nice and simple will try this surely 🙂
Thanku Bharani:-)
Yummy thoran dear..
Thanku Farin:-)
I always wanted to try brussel sprouts but did not know hot to use it. Now that I have the delicious recipe I will try it out soon 🙂 YUM!
Thanks Kushi:-) it tastes more like cabbage do try
A new brussel sprouts recipe to try out for me !
It's easy and tasty, do try Minu:-)
I've never tried brussel sprouts. Your recipe with pattani looks fabulous ! So going to try it very soon !
Healthy brussel sprouts.. we use enjoy them by roasting in the oven, i should try poriyal sometime! Very tasty poriyal!
We get brussel sprouts in Chennai too....A new recipe I should try for sure ...