Asparagus

Asparagus a great detox and anti-ageing vegetable should be added to the healthy diet, native to most of  Europe, Northern Africa and western Asia. It grows easily in the home garden right in the flower bed. It reduces pain, inflammation and reduces risk of heart deceases and it cooks so fast..............



Preparation Time: 10-15 min
Cooking Time: 15 min
Cuisine: Andhra/ Indian Style
Ingredients:
1 pound  or bunch of asparagus, 1/2 inch cubes
1 onion chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
1 tsp red chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
6-8 curry leaves
1-2 tsp oil
salt to taste
For Seasoning:
1/4 tsp turmaric
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 fennel seeds
1 tsp ginger grated
1 tsp garlic thinly chopped


1. Heat oil, add cumin, fennel, ginger, garlic, turmaric, saute for a min, then add onion let the colour turns to golden brown.
2. Add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
3. Then add asparagus to it cook with out lid for 8-10 min.
4. Add salt, chilli powder and cook for a minute.
5. Before dishingout add garam masala(optional).
6. Serve hot with warm rice.


Note: select firm,dry asparagus, discard the bottom most  part i.e., Hold it and snap it from the end.