Asparagus With Ginger

March 22nd, 2009 filed under Appetizers, Dry Vegetables, Vegan
YouTube Preview ImageStir-fry asparagus is a simple, healthy, and tasty dish. It makes a great appetizer, snack or side dish.

Recipe serves 4.

Asparagus with GingerIngredients:

  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed (jeera)
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method:

  1. Break off the ends of asparagus, holding the stalk at both ends, bend the stalk until it snaps.
  2. Cut them into about 2 inch pieces at a slight diagonal.
  3. Heat the oil in a frying pan large enough to hold the spears over medium heat.
  4. Add cumin seed after seeds crack add ginger, lemon juice, salt black pepper. Stir-fry for a minute and add the asparagus.
  5. Stir-fry for about 4 to 5 minutes until asparagus are tender but still crunch.
    Serve hot or at room temperature.

Serving suggestion:
Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese, or sprinkle cheddar cheese and melt it for few minutes in microwave oven.


20 Responses to “Asparagus With Ginger”

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  2. muskan says:

    Hi manjula aunty
    I made gulabjamun by using ur recipe.
    And its really very nice.
    Thanks a lot

  3. ChuckleGurlie says:

    Cudn’t stop lickng my Finger .Absolute yummy .Cant believe t’s so simple.Thank You so much Manjula Ji!!

  4. debmce4 says:

    Great fusion dish! You could use less oil to cut down on calories.

  5. Sprig says:

    Hi there,

    I have now made this recipe many times and have tried it with different vegetables. It also works well with green beans or potatoes :)

    Thanks again Manjula,

    Sprig

  6. Nancy says:

    Made this to go with your vegetable korma recipe – haven’t even had dinner yet but had to comment – this asparagus is fantastic! Love it.

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