Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Asparagus Curry(Stir Fry)

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Asparagus is a very nutrient dense vegetable with loads of anti-inflammatory phytonutrients and also is a very good source of Vitamin C, beta-carotene and vitamin E. Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant nutrients are some of the best risk reducers  for common chronic health problems including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. With all these health benefits this is such a tasty vegetable and very easy to cook and is also very versatile. You can make salads, steam, stir fry or bake. The lesser the cooking time, the better nutrients the veggie will retain, so I prefer to make stir fries with this wonderful veggie. The addition of coconut makes it even more healthy and tasty. Don’t forget to grab a bunch of these healthy vegetable when you happen to pass them in your next grocery store visit.

I normally steam asparagus and eat it but my Mom when she visits us here she used to prepare a quick stir fry using black pepper and that’s when the idea of making a curry using coconut struck me.

Preparation Time – 5 Minutes

Cooking Time – 5 Minutes

Serves – 2 to 3

Ingredients

Asparagus – 1 bunch

Coconut oil – 1 Tsp

Mustard seeds – 1/2 Tsp

Split Urad Dal – 1 Tbsp

Dried red chilies – 2 or to taste

Grated coconut – 1/2 Cup

Salt – 3/4 Tsp or to taste

Turmeric powder – 1/2 Tsp

Method

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1) Wash and trim the thick white ends of the asparagus and then chop into fine pieces.

2) Heat a wide pan and add the coconut oil once the pan is hot. To the oil add mustard seeds. After the mustard seeds stop spluttering, add urad dal and stir it becomes slightly brown.

3) Now add the red chilies and saute till they are slightly brown and then add the chopped asparagus, turmeric powder and salt and stir fry on high heat for 3-5 minutes and then switch off.

4) To this add grated coconut fresh or frozen, not dried and mix evenly and serve.

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Events

This delicious and healthy Curry is off to Wellness Weekend hosted by Ricki of Diet Dessert n Dogs.

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32 comments:

Hamaree Rasoi said...

Very healthy and delicious looking stir fry.

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Rasi said...

Am yet to try them.. heard about its goodness & it cooks pretty fast too.. on my list now!

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Nalini's Kitchen said...

Looks delicious and healthy,I too make it often...love to have it sambhar rice...

Srimathi said...

YOu have made a simple poriyal / curry. I always grill or steam them. I love asparagus.

Reshmi Mahesh said...

Delicious stir fry...Yum..

Achu's Amma's Kitchen said...

healthy thoran

Julie said...

wow,same pinch,I too posted a similar stir fry..Asparagus stir fry looks delicious..I usually break in an egg too,will try this way too:-)

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maha said...

Wow..looks so delicious...

Shobha said...

How nice ... u have tried making asparagus with Indian touch.. I usually stir fry it with garlic and butter.

Swathi Iyer said...

Delicious Poriyal Sadhana, next time try to add little cumin powder, it will enhance the taste more.

R said...

this is such a nice and simple recipe. great use of asparagus.

Gayathri NG said...

Healthy n yummy curry, its new to me...

Kaveri Venkatesh said...

Never cooked with Asparagus...but this definitely looks healthy and delicious

radha said...

Looks so fresh and inviting.

Premalatha Aravindhan said...

Healthy recipe,sure it tastes delicious...

jeyashrisuresh said...

Very healthy curry

Deeps @ Naughty Curry said...

what an innovative take on an english vegetable, love it

faseela said...

Yummy n healthy stir fry....

Now Serving said...

Simple and healthy preparation - Love this with Sambar or morkozhambu :)

Priya said...

Am planning to make some curry with asparagus,here comes urs..thanks for sharing.

Sowmya said...

That lush green curry is soooo tempting!

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Lubna Karim said...

Sounds yum...

sm said...

nice and simple recipe

chitraj.hegde said...

wow...lovely stir fry..looking easy to pepare and healthy tooo..first time here.....like ur blog very ,much..happy to follow u....


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Kanchan said...

Nice and easy stir fry, very healthy dish too.

Sensible Vegetarian said...

Thanks a lot every one for your lovely comments. Really appreciate it.

Richa said...

This is a fun idea.. never thought of making curry with asparagus! :)
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Priyas Feast said...

Yummy indian version of asparagus stir fry...

Sravs said...

Quiet new to me !! looks so inviting !! Thanks for linking to the event !! Appreciate it !!

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