A Bowl Of Green Goodness
This recipe combines the delicate flavors of green asparagus with a fragrant blend of shredded coconut, green chillies, and aromatic spices. The vibrant hues and textures of the dish create a delicious and nutritious accompaniment that will delight your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- Green asparagus spears- 500 gms, cleaned
- Shredded coconut- 3 tbsp or more
- Green chillies- 3, slit lengthwise
- Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
- Cumin seeds- 2 tsp
- Salt- to taste
- Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
- Oil- 1 tbsp
- Curry leaves- a sprig (optional)
Instructions
- Cut and discard the woody base and chop the asparagus heads into small pieces.
- Crush the coconut, green chillies, turmeric powder and cumin seeds together to a coarse mix, either with your hands or with a pestle and mortar.
- In a heavy bottomed pan, heat the oil and splutter mustard seeds.
- Add the coarse coconut mix and the curry leaves (if any) at this stage. Sauté for a few seconds on medium heat, but make sure you don't burn them.
- Add the chopped asparagus heads and salt. Stir well, making sure the coconut mix and the asparagus is combined evenly.
- Close the lid and cook on medium heat, stirring in between and if it sticks to the bottom, pour about a tsp water.
- Notes: If you want the asparagus a bit crunchy...under cook it a bit and it would taste just as good.
- You can replace cumin seeds with a 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cumin powder
Yield
Serves 4
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