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Delicious Indian style Asparagus stir fry made with Indian spices without any sauce. Vegan and gluten free. Excellent side dish within 15 mintues.

 

Certain vegetables in the produce section of grocery store are only for seeing and not to buy according to me mainly asparagus, artichoke, brussels sprout, mustard greens etc. I like to see them. I don’t know why I never buy any of these vegetables. While I was in India, I don’t think I have ever seen an asparagus. I think my glancing technique was noticed by Wal-Mart, as result they kept fresh bunches of asparagus in front entrance for $2.50. It was so tempting for me; finally temptation overcomes the hesitation and I bought it. Earlier I had bought it once but something went wrong with my preparation of the dish and nobody touched a bite. So this time I had to be careful of make what to make with them.

I have seen lot of roasted asparagus in most of food blogs. Without any spices roasting them will be bland for my taste buds, so I decide to make a mezhukkupuratti which is literally a stir-fry in my home town language. After reading about Asparagus I came to know that the asparagus we get here is Asparagus officinalis, a spring vegetable native of Europe, Northern Africa and Western Asia and is cultivated as vegetable crop. In India there is another species, Asparagus racemosus which is a wild variety commonly known as Shathavari. The roots are used in Auyrvedic medicines, and supposed to used as a uterine tonic, as a galactogogue (to improve breast milk), in hyperacidity, and as a general health tonic. It is also used as an anodyne and aphrodisiac. It also supposed to enhance the women’s health.

 

Okay what about health benefits of edible asparagus, it also not any less than that  of the wild one, it has lot of good qualities such as they excellent source of folic acid thus preventing birth defects, it has detoxifying effect, anti-aging functions, reduces pain and inflammation, prevent osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, etc, read more from here.
 
Asparagus have a unique flavor slightly bland taste. I thought I can make them flavorful by adding some garlic and onion along with green chilies and with mustard, urad dal and red chilies. Then end up adding some idly milagaipodi. If you are looking for an extraordinary taste then this may not be candidate, but it good for health, and sometimes having them along with other curries is wonderful. Here goes the recipe.

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Asparagus Stir Fry

Delicious Asparagus stir fry made with Indian spices without any sauce. Vegan and gluten free.

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Stir fry
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 83kcal
Author: Swathi (Ambujom Saraswathy)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Asparagus
  • ¼ Red Onion
  • 1 Green chili I used Serrano pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Urad dal
  • 2 Spring Curry leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 2 halved Red chili
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Idly milagaipodi

Instructions

  • Rinse the Asparagus spears under cool water to remove any sand or dirt. Snap off an inch or more from the bottom part using your fingers; the stems will naturally break where the tough woody part ends and the tender stem begins. Dry the spears by rolling them between two kitchen towels. Then cut them into 1 ¼ inch pieces and set aside.
  • In skillet heat oil add mustard seeds, urad dal and halved red chilies .Once mustard seeds starts spluttering add chopped onion, green chilies, garlic cloves and curry leaves and fry them for 4 minutes or until onion change the color. To this add chopped asparagus, turmeric and salt. Cover and let the cook for about 10 minutes or until asparagus become tender. If you want you can add idly milagaipodi at this time and fry for minutes so that asparagus gets coated with spice powder.Remove from the fire enjoy with rice and curry.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1090IU | Vitamin C: 50.7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. a moderate life says

    HI Swathi my love, I am going to admit to you that for many years there were a lot of vegetables I did not cook because I had not had experience with them or didn't like them as a child or had simply never tried them. Asparagus, brussel sprouts and mustard greens are only veggies that I have recently started cooking and I am glad that I did. Asparagus can be prepared to poorly and quickly turns to mush with a bad smell so quick cooking like this stir fry is perfect! I also love that you spiced it up to make it even more delicious. To me asparagus means spring! Thanks so much for hosting and posting on the hearth and soul hop! hugs! alex

  2. Usha says

    What a lovely idea to use asparagus in this way, curry looks inviting !

  3. Ila says

    wonderful combo 🙂

  4. El Oteador de los Mercados says

    A little of these Asparagus Stir Fry are also good for filling in the croissants.

  5. An Open Book says

    i had tried an asparagus thoran but never a mezhukupuratti..im def bookmarking this...thanks for a wonderful recipe

  6. Joanne says

    Asparagus is one of my favorite spring veggies and I love what you've done with it here! Delicious!

  7. maiylah says

    Oh my...delicious!!!

  8. Rachana says

    Delicious and healthy stir fry!

  9. Yasmin says

    Thanks for visiting and following! I'm glad you liked the cake!

    Cheers,
    Yas

  10. Sobha Shyam says

    Looking beautiful and healthy !!

  11. Ann says

    This looks wonderfully healthy and inviting!

  12. Renata says

    A quick and delicious meal! It looks really good Swathi!

  13. Pegasuslegend says

    I never liked asparagus this may change my mind

  14. Reeni says

    I just started liking asparagus recently - I'm glad you tried it - flavorful and delicious preparation!

  15. Preety says

    simple , delicious and healthy

  16. Rebecca from Chow and Chatter says

    nice Indian recipe for asparagus never thought of cooking it like this

  17. Alea Milham says

    Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables. This looks like a delicious way to serve it!

  18. michelangelo in the kitchen says

    Delicious, healthy and easy way to prepare asparagus with your recipe! We'll try this at home for sure! This is simply delightful!!!

  19. garlutti says

    That delicious sauteed asparagus ... I love that embraces colorful ... ummmm greetings MARIMI

  21. Panchpakwan says

    Delicious and healthy fry..

  22. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal says

    That is superb and very new, love the idea 🙂

  23. Suja says

    Wow looks so delicious, two days before I tried asparagus thoran, next will try mezhupuratti:)

  24. SpicyTasty says

    Oh I love asparagus. This is a wonderful Indian style recipe.

  26. Parita says

    Asparagus is one of my favorites and love this stir fry!

  27. Elisabeth says

    That's what I call "my kind of veggies"...love asparagus, any way to fix it, and this is a new twist on yet, another yummy, and spicy side dish. Love it!!!

  28. Reshmi Mahesh says

    Swathi it looks very tempting....nice idea of using asparagus this way...

  29. Peggy says

    I love asparagus and this dish sounds so tasty Swathi!

  30. carmenpiva says

    Happens to me as well, don`t know why, some produce are nice to see and healthy but you don't take them home... ???
    Your recipe looks healthy and tasty. I'll get fresh asparagus next time I see them.
    xxxx

  31. Nitha says

    Even I just watch them in the store... wanted to try this when I saw the stir fry / thoran in another blog. But still the day has not come.. Hopefully very soon 🙂

  32. Ramya says

    My my..what a desi twist to Asparagus:-)Looks soo yummy!! I soo wana try it!! bookmarked!!

  33. Priya says

    Wonderful looking new and quick asparagus stir fry,marvellous..

  34. Yasmin says

    This looks so healthy and inviting and colourful, beautiful.

    I will definately come back for more delicous dishes. Please take a look at my blog also, http://www.tickle-your-tastebuds.blogspot.com

    Cheers,
    Yasmin

  35. G.Pavani says

    new n tempting fry..

  36. hemalata says

    Wow looks so healthy and delicious,good preparation.

  37. Indie.Tea says

    Delicious. I've had asparagus thoran before, with the asparagus cut up small like green beans would be. But the mezhukupuratti looks really good!

  38. kaveri says

    Haven't used Asparagus in my kitchen as yet...your stir fry sure looks very healthy and appetizing...

  39. Rani acharyulu says

    Wow nice idea of making healthy Asparagus Stir Fry.Great recipe.

  40. sinfullyspicy.com says

    This looks so healthy Swathi.I like the spices that u used in your recipe.These will balance out the plain taste of asparagus.

  41. Vimitha Anand says

    Delicious and healthy stir fry looks yummm...

  42. Nandini says

    Healthy n delicious stir fry! I wud love to eat with rasam rice.

  43. Hamaree Rasoi says

    Great looking & Healthy Asparagus Stir Fry . Looks very vibrant.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

  44. Pushpa says

    I happen to like this vegetable a lot.Stir fry looking delish.

  45. SravsCulinaryConcepts says

    nice way to prepare asparagus !! so healthy stir fry !!

  46. Rosita Vargas says

    estupenda receta precioso colorido....ricos ingredientes,cariños y abrazos.

  47. divya says

    Mouthwatering recipe..... very tempting and healthy dish..

  48. Mary says

    What a lovely way to prepare asparagus. This looks wonderful. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

  49. Sensible Vegetarian says

    Looks so delicious, I love Asparagus in all forms.

  50. RS says

    looks very very delicious...

  51. Faith says

    Beautiful and healthy stir-fry, Swathi! I love the spices you used!

  52. Swarnavalli Suresh says

    Love this ....looks very delicious

  53. Alessandra says

    I think that it is nice to try new vegetables, I also lived abroad most of my life, and often it took me a while before I became confident enough to buy the local vegetables. I didn't know what to do with them, and I always started with making up recipes... which can be good! You became creative!

    And since I am a vegetarian i like to try all vegetables!

    ciao
    Alessandra

  54. Suman Singh says

    I haven't tried this veggie yet but that looks healthy and delicious stir fry..thanks for sharing the recipe!

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