This is the ultimate Brussels Sprouts and Potato curry to get you through winter. This vegan dry sabji consists of shavings of Brussels sprouts and chunks of potato cooked in basic spices. Who knew Indian style Brussels sprouts could taste so good?
Note - This recipe has been updated from our recipe archives with new images and content, but the recipe remains the same. First time published in February 25th, 2012.Â
Whipping up a quick Brussels sprouts curry is a great way to celebrate this vegetable whether its for thanksgiving, pre or post Christmas or just because!
Long gone are the days of plain steamed or boiled Brussels Sprouts. Now the brussels sprouts recipes varieties are endless whether its a plate of Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Apple & Kale Salad or even our Brussels Sprouts Pakora or Vegan Brussels Sprouts korma.
GUJARATI CURRIES
We think of fusion recipes as modern, but I learnt this recipe from my Grandma through my Mum! My Dad's Mum would make a gravy version of Brussels sprouts and potato.
This is more a dry Indian curry and has similarity to the Gujarati style tindora nu shaak or kobi bateta nu shaak.
INGREDIENTS FOR BRUSSELS SPROUTS SABJI
- Brussels Sprouts - you can either buy these trimmed or untrimmed. Try to use the sprouts as soon as possible from buying as the fresh taste of sprouts is unsurpassed!
- Potatoes - you can use all rounder potatoes
- Oil - we have used pomace olive oil but you can also use sunflower or vegetable oil
- Cumin seeds
- Basic Indian spices - red chilli powder, turmeric powder, ground cumin and coriander powder, garam masala
- Lemon juice
- Sugar (optional) - although its optional, I highly recommend adding a small amount! The sugar and lemon juice combo is what gives Gujarati food its special touch!
HOW TO COOK DRY BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND POTATO SABJI
This sabji is prepared in two steps. First step is to prepare the vegetables or chop the vegetables.The second step is to cook the curry.
Prepare the vegetables
- Wash the sprouts in clean running water and trim the bottom stem using a pairing knife. Remove the loose outer leaves, and cut the sprouts in half.
- Cut them into very thin slices.
- Wash the potatoes very well. Slice them into chips.
Cook the curry
- Heat oil in a pan or kadai, add cumin seeds.
- Once they started going brown, carefully add potato chips.
- Keep the heat low, mix. Add little salt and turmeric powder.
- Mix well, cover the pan with a lid.
- Cook the potato till they are half done/cooked.
- Now add sprouts and mix.
- Add all the other spices, salt and stir.
- Once again cover the pan and let the sabji cook until vegetables are done.
- Turn off the heat, add sugar and lemon juice.
- Mix well and serve hot.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SPICY BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND POTATO
A dry curry or sabji such as this one goes fantastic with round and soft Gujarati Rotlis.
As this is a dry dish, add in Gujarati Toor Dal and piping hot rice for a complete Indian Gujarati thali. A cool raita like Roasted Tomato Raita or Butternut squash raita is definitely a winner!
OTHER SABJI/DRY CURRIES TO TRY:
- Easy Potato Chips Curry
- Kashmiri Bhindi/Okra
- Gujarati Bharela Ravaiya - stuffed baby eggplant
- Aloo Capsicum
- Cabbage Curry
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BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND POTATO SABJI
Equipment
- Chopping board
- Sharp knife
- Heavy bottomed pan or kadai
- Spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- 3 cup brussels sprouts
- 1 cup white potato
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon chilli powder red
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 0.25 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh or bottled
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon cilantro freshly chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preparing the vegetables
- Trim and chop the brussels sprouts
- Leave the skin on and slice the potatoes into chips
Cooking the curry
- Heat oil in the pan on medium heat
- Add cumin seeds
- Once the cumin seeds darken slightly, add the potatoes
- Add turmeric powder and a small pinch of salt (we will add more salt at a later stage). Mix well
- Lower the heat and cover the pan with a lid and cook the potatoes until half cooked
- Now add the Brussels Sprouts, all of the masalas and remaining salt
- Mix well and cook until the potatoes are done and sprouts are soft
- Turn off the heat and add lemon juice and sugar. Stir well
- Add freshly chopped coriander just before serving
Notes
Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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sara says
This looks like a great way to enjoy brussels sprouts in a side or as the meatless main dish! I know my family would like this as they can't get enough curry!
ramona says
I have never made this before and I am really excited to try this out! This is such an interesting and flavourful combo. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Jenny says
Such a flavorful curry. We made it last night and it was hearty, delicious and light. Your recipe is a keeper!
Aditi Bahl says
Your recipe collection is so inviting. This recipe in particular is definitely a winner. Will try this soon.
Jessica says
I absolutely adore Brussels sprouts but have never tried them Indian-style. That's about to change though because I happen to have all the ingredients for this salad on hand already. I have no doubt it will be delicious with that combination of spices.
Mikayla says
So many spices and the savory redolent scents made my mouth water. The flavor did not disappoint at all and it was quick to put together.
Linda says
What a delicious recipe to enjoy brussels sprouts. It's so flavorful and love the combo!
Megan Ellam says
This recipe looks amazing. I love the use of all the spices with the sprouts and the combo with potatoes sounds awesome. Thanks for another great recipe.
Heather Perine says
Love a good curry but never though to add brussels sprouts to them! One of my fave veggies...can't wait to try!
24MINUTECOOK-wednesdayschild says
Great way to cook this vegetable! Brussel Sprouts... Not everyone's favourite but perhaps with this recipe...!
kitchen queen says
awesome and tempting combo curry.
Javelin Warrior says
This is definitely a new twist for me on brussels sprouts - I've never seen them stirfried like this before...
cookingwithsapana says
Sounds interesting sabzi , will try.....