Asparagus poriyal

ASPARAGUS PORIYAL

Asparagus is one of the popular spring season vegetables in the U S and U K.Wild asparagus is a species of asparagus with a long history of use in india and other part of Asia as a botanical medicine.Asparagus contains high levels of vitamin A ,folic acid and dietary fibre all believed to play an important role in the fight against cancer.Asparagus is also low in fat and sodium, making it the perfect choice for those concerned about a healthy heart.Asparagus can make you feel good by boosting your sex drive,weight loss.

INGREDIENTS

oil-2tsp
Urad dal-1/2tsp
Mustard-1/2tsp
Asafoetida-1/2tsp
Curry leaves
Coriander leaves
Green chilli-1
Onion-1/2
Asparagus-1 bundle
Cooked toor dal-2tsp
Chilli powder-1/2tsp
Turmeric powder1/4tsp
Salt
Coconut-3tsp

METHOD

1.Slice the asparagus into round shape .

2.Take a kadai,put the oil and when it is hot , add mustard seed,urad dal,asafoetida let its splutter add curry leaves, green chilli,fry for few seconds.

3.Then add the onion ,enough salt,chilli powder,turmeric powder, add asparagus and let it get cooked for two minutes.

4.Now add little water and cook until the vegetable are cooked.

5.Now add cooked toor dal and sprinkle grated coconut.switch off flame.

6.Now asparagus poriyal is ready to serve with rasam,sambar.