Asparagus Poriyal (Indian Style Asparagus Stir Fry)

Asparagus Poriyal (or Asparagus Thoran) recipe is a quick and easy South Indian style stir fry prepared with fresh asparagus, fresh coconut, and tempered with few spices.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound asparagus (chopped, (about 2.5 cups))
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
• 2 dry red chillies
• 1 stalk curry leaves
• 1 pinch hing (asafoetida)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• salt (to taste)
• 2-3 tablespoons fresh coconut
• 2 tablespoons coriander (finely chopped)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash the asparagus thoroughly, dry them. Trim woody ends of the asparagus (~1 inch from the bottom). Then cut the asparagus into ¼ inch pieces.
2. 2Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them crackle for few seconds.Then add in the urad dal, dry red chilies, curry leaves, hing and saute till the dal turns light brown.
3. 3Add the chopped onion and saute till the onions are translucent and light brown. Takes appx 2 minutes.
4. 4Next add the asparagus, turmeric, salt and stir-fry on medium low flame till they are tender and cooked.Turn off the gas and sprinkle shredded coconut and combine well.
5. 5Serve the Asparagus Poriyal( Asparagus Stir Fry ) along with Rice and rasam.