Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Easy Asparagus Stir-fry


Asparagus is an excellent source of folic acid & contains Vitamin C, pottassium, Thiamine, Vitamin A, Iron and Zinc.For storing asparagus wrap it in a damp cloth and place in a perforated plastic bag in a refrigerator.

Here you can find How to cut asparagus before cooking

This is my entry for Recipes for the rest of us event.

This is one of the quick, easy and delicious recipe that you can make with asparagus.

Ingredients:-

Asparagus:- 1 bunch ( or chopped about 5 cups)
Oil:- 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds, Mustard seeds & Ajwain/Carom seeds:- A pinch of each
Salt as per taste
Garam Masala:- 1/2 tsp

Procedure:-

1) Heat oil in a non stick pan.
2) Add cumin, mustard & ajwain, allow it to splutter.
3) Add chopped asparagus, salt and mix everything well.
4) Cover the pan and let it cook for 2 minutes..
5) Uncover it add garam masala & fry it for 5 more minutes until asparagus is cooked.

Serve hot as a side dish..Enjoy:)

If you like the recipe please leave your comments.





5 comments:

  1. This is a new veggie to me. Recipe looks gr8.

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  2. looks delicious!
    first time to ur blog and it is very nice!
    do visit my blog when u find time!
    join in the savories event going in my blog!

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  3. looks delicious!
    first time to ur blog and it is very nice!
    do visit my blog when u find time!
    join in the savories event going in my blog!

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  4. hey preety,
    lovely recipe....i always wanted to prepare something with asparagus as i know the nutritive values in it...thanx for the post..will try it & let u know

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  5. sure vidya let me know..i also tried this simple recipe because i want to include asparagus in our diet due to the nutrition this veggie provide

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