Spicy Brussel Sprouts

Ingredients:

Brussels Sprouts - 10-12 buds

Onion - 1, finely chopped

Corriander seeds - 2 tbsp

Channa Dal - 1 tbsp

Urad Dal - 1 tbsp

Fenugreek Seeds - 1/2 tsp

Dried Red chillies - 3 big

Asafoetida Powder - 1/2 tsp

Coconut - 1 tsp, shredded

Tamarind - a small ball size

Salt - as required

How to make it:

1.Wash Brussels sprouts and slit open on the bulb end like 'X'. Steam cook until half done, for about 5 minutes. 

2.Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan, roast red chillies, corriander seeds, channa dal, uraddal and fenugreek seeds until golden brown. Let it cool. Add coconut, asafoetida powder, tamarind and salt and grind into a thick paste. 

3.Take a spoon of the paste and stuff inside the slit brussels sprouts.

4. Heat oil in a pan, add onions and fry until golden brown. Add the stuffed brussels sprouts and the remaining paste. 

5.Cook covered on a low flame turning to the other side at regular intervals to get them evenly roasted. Cook until done. 

Serve hot! I made this as a side dish for mor kuzhambhu and the combination was perfect.