Brussels Sprouts Poricha Kozhambu

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the Brussels sprouts.
  2. 2Place the cut Brussels sprouts into a pot.
  3. 3Pour water into the pot with the Brussels sprouts.
  4. 4Heat oil in a pan.
  5. 5Add urad dal, peppercorns, and dried red chilies to the hot oil.
  6. 6Fry the urad dal, peppercorns, and dried red chilies.
  7. 7Transfer the fried spices to a blender.
  8. 8Add cumin to the blender.
  9. 9Add fresh grated coconut to the blender.
  10. 10Blend the ingredients until a smooth paste is formed.
  11. 11Mix the cooked Brussels sprouts, boiled toor dal, and the masala paste in a pot.
  12. 12Bring the mixture to a boil.
  13. 13Prepare a tadka by frying mustard seeds and curry leaves in oil.
  14. 14Pour the tadka over the boiling Brussels sprouts mixture.
  15. 15Serve and enjoy the Brussels Sprouts Poricha Kozhambu.

Ingredients

  • Brussels sprouts
  • toor dal
  • oil
  • urad dal
  • peppercorns
  • dry red chilies
  • cumin
  • fresh grated coconut
  • mustard seeds
  • curry leaves

Equipment

knifecutting boardpotpanblenderspoon

Tips

  • This dish is something my mom's been making for a very long time, especially since she had to adapt to the different vegetables available abroad.