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How to cut Asparagus?
Bend and break each asparagus, separate the thick stem and discard. Chop the rest for poriyal. You can cut them according to your desired size. I generally cut the like beans.
Can I cook Asparagus in an instant pot or pressure cooker?
Fresh and tender asparagus gets cooked within 5 minutes so I generally prepare cooking them in the pan. If you are cooking asparagus in a cooker, cook for one minute and do quick pressure release for instant pot cook for 0 minutes and do quick pressure release.
How much water should I add for cooking asparagus?
I used a whole bunch of Asparagus and in my bunch, I had 15 asparagus. The amount of water may slightly vary according to the asparagus You use as each asparagus stem differs. Avoid adding excess water as it might affect the poriyal texture. Always sprinkle little and cook till the asparagus or fork tender
How to serve this poriyal?
In our family, we prefer coconut-based poriyal as a side for kuzhambu and rasam varieties. It also goes well with tamarind based curry
Can I skip coconut for Asparagus poriyal?
Yes, coconut is optional, but I like the flavor of coconut in this south Indian style poriyal variety. You can add onion instead of coconut. I sometimes like adding almond flour/ coconut flour instead of coconut.
Asparagus in Indian style
Asparagus Thengai curry in Indian style is healthy, easy, and of course tasty poriyal. If you are looking for ways to try some fusion recipes with asparagus. Here is a simple curry with a South Indian touch.
Asparagus Video recipe
Asparagus Thengai Curry
Ingredients
- Asparagus - 1 bunch
- Coconut Fresh/Frozen - 1/4 cup
- Salt - as needed
- Turmeric powder - Generous pinch
- Asofetida- generous pinch
To temper:
- Coconut Oil - 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
- Split urad dal - 1/2 tbsp
- Red chilli - 2
- Curry leaves - few
Instructions
- Wash the Asparagus, bend and break the white/hard ends and discard the thick stem
- Chop the rest like beans
- Add oil to the pan, once when the oil is hot add the ingredients under "to temper" let it splutter
- Add the Asparagus and give a quick stir. Add salt, turmeric powder, and give a quick stir
- Add water and cover the pan with lid, cook for 2 minutes
- Remove the lid and cook the asparagus for 2 more minutes till the veggies are cooked as water evaporates
- Add coconut and mix well and turn off the stove
- Finally, add hing and give a quick mix
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Notes
- Bend and break each asparagus, separate the thick stem and discard. Chop the rest for poriyal
- Cut asparagus according to your preferred size
- Avoid adding excess water as it will alter poriyal taste
- Asparagus, gets cooked within 4 -5 minutes
- Green chilli can be used instead of red chilli
- Water amount may vary depending the asparagus. Use a tender asparagus for best taste
- Frozen asparagus can also be used, skip water in that case
- Onion, ginger - garlic paste can be sauted and added for extra flavor
- Asparagus can also be cooked separately in microwave
- Almond flour/ coconut flourcan be used instead of coconut
Ingredients:
Asparagus - 1 bunch
Coconut (Fresh/Frozen) - 1/4 cup
Salt - as needed
Turmeric powder - Generous pinch
Asofetida- generous pinch
To temper:
Coconut Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Split urad dal - 1/2 tbsp
Red chilli - 2
Curry leaves - few
how to cook Asparagus poriyal with step by step pictures:
- Wash the Asparagus, bend and break the white/hard ends and discard the thick stem
- Chop the rest like beans
- Add oil to the pan, once when the oil is hot add the ingredients under "to temper" let it splutter
- Add the Asparagus and give a quick stir. Add salt, turmeric powder, and give a quick stir
- Add water and cover the pan with lid, cook for 2 minutes
- Remove the lid and cook the asparagus for 2 more minutes till the veggies are cooked as water evaporates
- Add coconut and mix well and turn off the stove
- Finally, add hing and give a quick mix
A nice Indian twist to Asparagus 🙂
Looks so yumm,,Vid...
Very innovative Vidya 🙂 Never thought of making dish like this ! Thanks for the idea.
Look so like beans poriyal at first glance and a great way to adapt Asparagus to Indian tastebuds.