Asparagus is rich in so many nutrients such as folate, Fiber, Vitamin C,K,A,E and available during Spring season. Also it is packed with Antioxidants and it contains anti ageing properties. I came to know about this veggie once after I started my life in USA. Then started to make some recipes like Asparagus curry, Asparagus Rice, etc... using this vegetable. The cooking time is very less and it makes a perfect lunch box Recipe with nutrition packed.
Ingredients :
Ingredients :
- Cooked Rice - 4 Cups.
- Asparagus - 1 Bunch.
- Onion - 1 Medium or Shallots( Small Onion) - 10 Nos.
- Ginger/Inchi- Small Piece.
- Garlic/Poondu - 3 - 4 Cloves.
- Carrot - 1 No.
- Bell Peppers/Capsicum - 1 No.
- Pepper Powder/Milagu podi - 1 Tsp
- Green chilli/Pacha milagai - 1 or 2.
- Oil- 1 Tbsp
How to clean and chop Asparagus :
- While buying, make sure that the Asparagus is with tender stems. Hard stems, won't taste good.
- Wash the Asparagus and discard the thick part of Asparagus as shown in the picture.
- Chop into lengthwise small pieces.
Steps :
1. Cook the rice, apply some sesame oil in a plate and spread the rice on it.
Click here for How to cook Rice.
Click here for How to cook Rice.
2. Heat a pan/Kadai and add oil.
3. Once it is hot, add green chilies followed by ginger and garlic.
4. Let it cook for a minute.
5. Add chopped onions and cook till it is translucent.
6. Add carrot and let it cook for 5 minutes.
7. During all these process, keep the flame medium to low.
8. Add capsicum and Asparagus.
9. Cook for 7 to 8 min, make sure they wont turn mushy.
10. Add Pepper and Salt .
11. Switch off the flame and mix the Rice gently.
Notes :
1. Paneer ButterMasala/Peas Paneer Curry will be a perfect combination for side dish.
2. Any Potato based gravy will also taste good.
