Saffron and pistachio butter Brussels sprouts

Although there is no real tradition for having Brussels sprouts at Christmas in Pakistan, I still love to give these some South Asian flavour by combining them with a saffron and ground pistachio butter and sprinkling with a spicy hit of red chilli flakes. The result is an unusual blend of spices that set off the green, leafy flavour of sprouts well.

For a full festive feast, why not try serving these with Sumayya's Kashmiri-style lamb shank recipe, which is packed with flavour from rich spices, crunchy pistachios, almonds and seasonal cranberries.