This Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts Masala Kootu is a traditional no onion no garlic kootu recipe made in Instant Pot with the hint of cinnamon and cardamom and, of course, with fresh ground coconut-cumin paste. It is my favorite kootu recipe!
I always look for mealtime sides that I can serve along with both rice and roti. And here is one such recipe.
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts belong to the cabbage family, and they look like miniature cabbages. These leafy green vegetables are rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin K. During the brussels sprouts season, I buy them regularly and try to include in our everyday cooking. I have already shared roasted brussels sprouts and brussels sprouts paratha. Now it’s time for the Kootu.
I always love to play with the ingredients. And also I am always amazed by the fact how a small change in the ingredient list adds a whole new aspect to the dish. This kootu is one such example. It is more like my keerai kootu.
But I included two cardamoms while grinding the masala and added 1-inch of cinnamon while tempering and also reduced the amount of moong dal. That cardamom and cinnamon did all that trick and took this recipe to a whole new level and made me call it as masala kootu. :-)
I made this kootu as a one-pot dish with my Instant Pot, unlike the chow-chow kootu where I went with the PIP method. I prepared the masala, tempered and dumped everything in the pot and within 15 minutes, the kootu was ready.
And I know I made this kootu without any onion and garlic, but you can always include both. I can assure you one thing; even without onion and garlic, this kootu tastes heavenly. It is a perfect recipe for Thursdays or any auspicious vrat days.
Now without any further ado, here is how I made the brussels sprouts masala kootu in my Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts Masala Kootu
Ingredients:
- Brussels Sprouts – 15
- Moong dal – 2 tbsps
- Tomato – 1
- Turmeric Powder – ⅛ tsp
- Kosher Salt – 1.5 tsps
- Chopped Cilantro – 1 tbsp
- Water – 2 cups
- To grind:
- Grated Coconut – ¼ cup
- Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
- Red chilies: 2
- Cardamom – 2
- To Temper:
- Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
- Urad dal – 1 tsp
- Channa Dal – 1 tsp
- Cinnamon – 1-inch
- Oil – 2 tsps
Prep-Work:
- Clean the brussels sprouts. Remove the loose leaves and chop them roughly.
- Chop the tomatoes and wash the moong dal.
- Grind the coconut, cumin seeds, red chilies, and cardamom into a smooth paste by adding 3 to 4 tbsps of water.
Steps:
- Set the Instant Pot in sauté mode and when the display shows “HOT” add the oil.
- After 30 seconds, add the mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, and cinnamon stick.
- Sauté for 30 seconds and then add the chopped brussels sprouts, ground masala, diced tomatoes, and moong dal.
- Add salt, turmeric powder, and the water.
- Mix it all.
- Press the cancel button and close the Instant Pot. Make sure the vent is in the sealing position.
- Now press the manual/pressure cook button and set the time to 4 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot beeps, wait for five minutes and release the pressure quickly after five minutes.
- Add the cilantro and gently mix.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
Notes:
- Instead of brussels sprouts, you can add any veggies of your choice.
- Also, you can make the ground paste without coconut. You can follow the chow-chow kootu recipe for the no coconut masala.
- Adjust the salt and spices according to your preference.
📖 Recipe
Instant Pot Brussels Sprouts Masala Kootu
Ingredients
- 15 Brussels Sprouts
- 2 tbsps Moong dal
- 1 Tomato
- ⅛ tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1.5 tsps Kosher Salt
- 1 tbsp Cilantro Chopped
- 2 cups Water
To grind:
- ¼ cup Coconut grated
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Red chilies
- 2 Cardamom
To Temper:
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 tsp Urad dal
- 1 tsp Channa Dal
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 2 tsps Oil
Instructions
Prep-Work:
- Clean the brussels sprouts. Remove the loose leaves and chop them roughly.
- Chop the tomatoes and wash the moong dal.
- Grind the coconut, cumin seeds, red chilies, and cardamom into a smooth paste by adding 3 to 4 tbsps of water.
Steps:
- Set the Instant Pot in sauté mode and when the display shows "HOT" add the oil.
- After 30 seconds, add the mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, and cinnamon stick.
- Sauté for 30 seconds and then add the chopped brussels sprouts, ground masala, diced tomatoes, and moong dal.
- Add salt, turmeric powder, and the water. Mix it all.
- Press the cancel button and close the Instant Pot. Make sure the vent is in the sealing position.
- Now press the manual/pressure cook button and set the time to 4 minutes.
- When the Instant Pot beeps, wait for five minutes and release the pressure quickly after five minutes.
- Add the cilantro and gently mix.
- Serve hot with rice or roti.
Notes
- Instead of brussels sprouts, you can add any veggies of your choice.
- Also, you can make the ground paste without coconut.
- You can follow the chow-chow kootu recipe for the no coconut masala.
- Adjust the salt and spices according to your preference.
Nutrition
I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.
P.S.:
I am sending this recipe to the BM 95 under the theme Meal Time Dishes. Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing this BM#95
you are rocking with your kootu recipes vidhya and also making me hungry with them! This brussel sprouts kootu looks very tempting, all i need is suda suda saadam!!! Scrumptious!
Thanks much, Priya. Glad you liked it. I agree rice and kootu is the best combo.
I love brussel sprouts and this sounds so easy to make. Lovely
Thanks :-)
I have learned to love brussel sprouts and this comes together so quickly with the use of the instant pot
:-) Thanks Mir.
I loved this Brussel sprouts recipe when u shared in the group. surely be aromatic and so flavourful.
:-) Thanks
I love brussel sprouts (especially roasted :-) Your kootu recipe sounds excellent. Will definitely try it out the next time I buy brussel sprouts.
Thanks. Hope you like it.
Never thought of adding brussels sprouts in kootu but it looks fabulous. I usually make a stir fry with these tiny cute veggies. The addition of cardamom and cinnamon must give it some amazing flavour.
Thanks, Gayathri. Wherever you use cabbage, you can replace it with Brussels Sprouts.
I have seen so many recipes of Brussel sprouts baked or in salads. With dal it looks so inviting, will love to try someday.
Thanks Swati. :-)
A great way to incorporate Brussels Sprouts in your diet along with dal. Complete meal.
Thanks Vidya.
Sounds very flavorful. Love the white props there! My kids love brussel sprouts and yet another way to serve them.
Thanks much Harini. All choppu saaman only ;-)
All the kootu recipes you posted this week sound delicious, flavorful and were with variations. Loved them.
Thanks Suma. :-)
Extremely too good, what a fabulous kootu, nice way to add brussel sprouts in our diet this way. Kootu sounds an interesting and delicious as well.
Thanks a lot Priya.
Yummy kuttu. ..:)
Thanks :-)
Brussels sprouts kuttu I have to try this Sri:-) like the addition of tomatoes pa that tangy taste
Sure, try and let me know. Me too love adding tomatoes
Very nice Sri :-)
Thanks Malar :-)