Indian Style Asparagus Masala
Asparagus Masala is a South Indian style fusion dry curry, prepared using chopped tender asparagus, spices, curry leaves and onion which can be enjoyed with steamed rice and any South Indian gravy.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 spring curry leaves
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 1 bunch asparagus 3 cups when chopped
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 3/4 tsp salt little less than 3/4 tsp or adjust as needed
- 2 tbsp water
- 3/4 tbsp sambar masala adjust as needed
Instructions
- Choose tender asparagus. Wash the asparagus in the running water well 2 or 3 times.
- Remove the bottom hard part of the asparagus. Remove the fiber if any while removing the hard stem.
- Chop them into quarter-inch length pieces. it came to about 3 cups after chopping.
- Heat oil in a kadai. Once it is hot, add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter. Add curry leaves and let it become crisp.
- Add finely chopped onion and sauté it until soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped asparagus, turmeric powder and salt. After mixing well, add or sprinkle 2 tbsp water.
- Cover and cook until soft about 8 minutes on low to medium flame. Stir in between to avoid burning and for uniform cooking.
- Once the asparagus is almost cooked and there is no trace of water, add the Sambar masala, mix well and cook until the raw smell goes off. Turn off the flame and serve hot.
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Notes
- Choose the tender asparagus for best results.
- If the asparagus is tender and crisp, cook it in low flame without adding water.
- Instead of sambar masala, red chilli powder can be used
- Instead of green asparagus, white asparagus can be used but flavour and texture slightly differs.