Appetizer for 6
Brussels Sprout Bhajis
Sliced Brussels sprouts and onion combine with spiced gram flour, fry until crisp, and pair with a fresh green yogurt sauce.
Typical price
$3.57for 4 servings
$0.89 per serving$3.57 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
IndianVegetarianBudgetAppetizersSide dishesSnacks
What it costs
Pick your city to see which ingredients are on sale
| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Brussels sprouts$3.49/lb typical | 0.55 lb | $1.92Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.25Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.79Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.5 | $1.05Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.36 | |
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.
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.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Find this week's cheapest dinners
Pick your store and we build five dinners from this week's ad, with cost per serving and a shopping list by aisle.
Find this week's cheapest dinners
