Appetizer for 6

Brussels Sprout Bhajis

Name: Brussels Sprout Bhajis
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 g brussels sprouts; 1 onion halved and thinly sliced; 150 g gram flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 green chilli deseeded and finely chopped; vegetable oil for frying (optional); 50 g greek yogurt; 30 g coriander; 15 g mint; 1/2 clove garlic crushed; 1 lime zested and juiced; 1 tsp sugar

$3.57for 440 minServes 6

Sliced Brussels sprouts and onion combine with spiced gram flour, fry until crisp, and pair with a fresh green yogurt sauce.

Photo: bbcgoodfood.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Brussels sprouts, 0.55 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.55 lb	$1.92Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Sour cream, 1.75 oz$0.14/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.25Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical	0.5	$0.79Typical price
	Mint, 0.5$1.99 each typical	0.5	$1.05Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.36

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.89 per serving$3.57 for 4

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Ingredients

250 g brussels sprouts
1 onion halved and thinly sliced
150 g gram flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 green chilli deseeded and finely chopped
vegetable oil for frying (optional)
50 g greek yogurt
30 g coriander
15 g mint
1/2 clove garlic crushed
1 lime zested and juiced
1 tsp sugar

Steps

Shred the Brussels sprouts and combine them with the onion, gram flour, baking powder, turmeric, cumin, chili, salt, pepper, and enough water to make a thick batter.
Blend the yogurt, coriander, mint, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, and sugar until smooth.
Heat 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350 F.
Drop spoonfuls of batter into the oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp and cooked through.
Drain the bhajis on a plate and serve them with the green yogurt sauce.