A hearty vegetable like brussels sprouts can be cooked and seasoned in so many ways. This pirattal is made by sauteing them in a spicy coconut paste along with onions and tomatoes.
Saute onions and garlic 
Add tomatoes and cook 
Add brussels sprouts and saute 
Mix in ground masala paste and cook 
Brussels Sprouts (Kalakose) Pirattal
A hearty vegetable like brussels sprouts can be cooked and seasoned in so many ways. This pirattal is made by them in a spicy coconut paste along with onions and tomatoes.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 10 brussels sprouts
- ¾ cup onion (chopped)
- ½ cup tomato (chopped)
- 5 garlic cloves
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- 3 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
For grinding:
- 2 tbsp grated coconut
- 5 red chilies (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp fennel seeds
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the brussels sprouts and cut them into quarters.
- Grind the ingredients under "For grinding" into a smooth paste. Add very little water, if needed. Set aside.
- Add oil to a frying pan. Once hot, add fennel seeds, onions and garlic.
- Saute for 1 minute. The raw smell should fade.
- Add turmeric powder, tomatoes and salt. Saute until soft.
- Then, add the brussels sprouts and saute for 1 minute. Cover with a lid and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ground masala paste to the pan and mix to evenly spread.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on low flame. Be careful not to overcook the brussels sprouts.
- Serve hot with rice.
