Asparagus Thoran

INGREDIENTS:

Asparagus - 1 lb, washed and cleaned

Grated coconut - 1/2 cup

Green chillies- 2, slit

Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp

Garam masala – 1/2 tsp

Meat masla – 1/2 tsp (optional)

Cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1/4  tsp

Curry leaves- 4 or 5

Dry red chilly – 1

Oil -  2 Tsp

Salt - To tasteMETHOD:

• Discard lower hard ends of the Asparagus.
• Clean and chop the asparagus  to thin rounds.
• Crush the grated coconut, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, garam masala , and salt together to a coarse mixture, either with your hands or pulse it in a mixer.
• In a deep pan, heat the oil, splutter mustard seeds and add dry red chilly.
• Now add the chopped asparagus, curry leaves and sauté for a minute.
• Cover with the lid and cook for a few minutes at medium-low heat.
• Now open the lid and add the coarse coconut mixture. Mix well, check for the salt .
• Then  close the lid and cook at medium-low heat until the asparagus is almost done.
• Open the lid and stir fry at medium heat for a few minutes until the Asparagus thoran becomes dry.
• Switch off the stove.
• Now Asparagus Thoran is Ready to Serve.

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