Spicy Brussels Sprouts With Sour Cream Curry Food

BRUSSELS SPROUTS WITH SOUR CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook sprouts according to package directions and drain.
• In saucepan, saute onion in margarine about 4 minutes.
• Stir in flour, brown sugar, mustard and salt and pepper, mixing well.
• Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
• Bring mixture to a boil; then simmer for 2 minutes.
• Reduce heat and add sour cream; just enough to heat through.
• Pour sprouts in serving dish and cover with cream sauce.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CURRY

Steps:

• Prepare a bowl of ice water.
• Cut brussels sprouts into halves and remove loose leaves.
• Bring pot of water to boil, add brussels sprouts, adding the larger brussels sprouts to water first. Blanch in hot water for just about 10 seconds .
• Stir the boiling water and sprouts, then immediately drain brussels sprouts and add to prepared ice bath. When cooled, remove brussel sprouts and place on paper towels to dry.
• Heat pan , add the oil.when oil is heated add minced garlic and shallots and fry until brown. Add brussels sprouts,to the mix and toss.
• Add soy sauce, salt and curry powder. Toss brussels in pan very well and cook quite quickly, but only about 1 minute . Do not overcook!
• Remove from heat, add the cream toss and put back on the heat for about 30 seconds and toss again.
• Serve hot.

CURRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Steps:

• Saute onions in oil until transparent.
• Add brussels sprouts and cook on medium heat until starting to brown, but aren't charred.
• Add salt and the all-purpose curry powder.
• Add water, cover, and steam until water is absorbed and the sprouts are brown, soft, and creamy.
• Heat 1/4 teaspoon oil in a small pan.
• When hot, add the mustard seeds.
• When they start to pop or turn grey, add the urad dal. Cook until dal is light brown. (You can omit the urad dal if you don't have any handy.).
• Pour "sputtered" ingredients into the sprouts.
• Add squeezed lemon juice and stir and serve.