Description
Don't be fooled by the strange sound of coconut with asparagus. Because of the spices and hot green chillies these ingredients combine to create a wonderful spicy asparagus treat.
This is a popular preparation of asparagus in southern parts of india.
(service with rice and rasam or saambaar, pappadum and yogurt.)
Ingredients
- Fresh Asparagus
- Red Onion
- Garlic Cloves
- Green Chili Peppers
- Desiccated Coconut
- Coconut Oil
- Black Mustard Seeds
- Red Chili Pepper
- Cumin Seed
- Salt
- Water
Instructions
- Heat oil on medium high, add black mustard seeds, red chilli and cumin seeds
- When the mustard seeds begin to crackle, add green chillies and salt
- Next add the onions and garlic, fry for 2 minutes, then add the chopped asparagus pieces
- Stir well, simmer the heat, add 1 / 4 cup of water, cover with lid and stir every 4 minutes
- When the asparagus is tender, uncover and cook until water is gone
- Add the fresh coconut, stir for 10 seconds, remove from heat
- Keep covered until ready to use