Asparagus Poriyal
Asparagus Poriyal is a vegan and gluten free dish made with asparagus, coconut, curry leaves, shallots and some spices. It's quick and super delicious.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch Asparagus about 1 pound chopped on bias
- 1 tbsp oil neutral or coconut
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- Pinch of asafoetida
- 1 tbsp urad dal
- 4-5 curry leaves
- 1-2 dry red chilies
- 1 shallot sliced
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup shredded fresh coconut fresh
- Cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter or pop. Then add asafetida, urad dal, curry leaves & dry red chilies.
- After few seconds, add shallots. Let them soften up, it will take about 3-4 minutes. Stir to cook and let it turn lightly golden brown.
- Add spices like turmeric powder, salt, freshly shredded coconut. Let it saute for just few minutes. I like to remove the raw taste of coconut. I prefer that taste. Then add asparagus too. Let it cook for few minutes until asparagus has some color and cooked well. Once its cooked, add chopped cilantro for garnish, optional.