Indian Style Asparagus Curry

Prep Time: 10min
Cook Time: 20min
Total Time: 30min
Yield: 3-5 Servings

Ingredients

1 Bunch Asparagus Spears; washed, ends trimmed & chopped
1 Medium Sized Onion, finely chopped
1 Tspn Chana Dal (Chanaga Pappu)
1 1/2 Tspn Red Chilli Powder
3/4 Tspn Gingergarlic Paste
Salt to Taste
1/4 Tspn Turmeric Powder
1 Tspn Coriander(Dhania) Powder
2 Tspn Dry Coconut Powder
1/2 Tspn Cumin(Jeera) Seeds
1/2 Tspn Mustard(Avaalu) Seeds
Few Curry Leaves(Karivepaku)
1 Tblspn Cilantro(Kothmir) Leaves
2 Tblspn Oil


Directions

• Heat oil in a pan on a medium flame; add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, chana dal & let them splutter. Add chopped onion & fry until they turn translucent. 

• Add curry leaves & saute until they turn crisp.
• Now add gingergarlic paste & saute for a minute. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt & saute for another minute.

• Add chopped asparagus & mix well. 

• Cover with a lid & on a medium-low flame; cook for 12-15 minutes or until asparagus turns soft. 

• Finally add coriander powder, dry coconut powder & mix everything well. 

• Saute for another 2-3 minutes & turn off the flame.
• Garnish with cilantro leaves & serve with rice or roti.