Thursday, March 29, 2012

Asparagus Curry -Sri Lankan Style

Yum
 I am still enjoying the abundance of asparagus while it is in season.  I have paired asparagus with pasta, with eggs in a frittata and now it's time for the asparagus to meet curry.  This curry exceeded my expectations. I have never eaten curried asparagus, but I don't see why because it is simply delicious.  This dish paired wonderfully with a mild lentil curry and rice. I used coconut milk and made it vegan so I enjoyed a completely vegan lunch. I am not a vegetarian, but eating curry makes vegetarianism or veganism very easy.  Vegetables, Spices and Coconut milk... otherwise known as win, win, win! :)



Ingredients:  
1lb of fresh asparagus sliced
12-15 curry leaves
1 medium onion chopped
2 green chilies sliced (seeded for less heat)
1 cinnamon stick
1tsp of fennugreek seeds
1 tsp of mustard seeds
1 tsp of cumin seeds
1/2 tsp of sugar
1/4 tsp of turmeric powder
Red chili powder (to taste)
1/2Tbs of curry powder
salt to taste
1/2 tsp of vinegar (optional)
1cup of coconut milk (or cow's milk if you prefer)
1/4 cup of water


Directions:
Heat 1 Tbs of canola oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.  Once heated, add the onions, chilies, curry leaves, cinnamon stick and fenugreek seeds.   Fry for a few minutes until onions become tender.
Next add your cumin and mustard seeds.  Fry for another few minutes.

Then add the asparagus and saute for 2 minutes.  Next and your dry spices and cook for 30-45 seconds.







Add the coconut milk and water.  Cook for 5-7 minutes until the asparagus is tender and the gravy has mostly been absorbed by the asparagus.  Taste for seasoning and serve. Enjoy.




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31 comments:

  1. Very flavorful curry, nice way of using asparagus..

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  2. wow...healthy curry dear....yummy

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  3. wow. It looks so great. Love it.

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  4. I can't believe that I used to not like asparagus that much, but now I can't get enough of it! Thanks for sharing this, it looks SOOO GOOD - as usual!

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  5. Oh man! I have been seeing so many great asparagus recipes today. This looks soooo great! I don't think I have ever seen asparagus prepared this way, but surely it must be fantastic.

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  6. My FIL grows asparagus in his garden and we always have abundance of it. I will have to try your curry recipe for it. Sounds like a perfect Spring dish! Have a great day!

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  7. Ramona this looks very tasty. Curry with asparagus, why not, sounds like a lovely combination to me. I am going to try this one, I have the asparagus and the curry leaves. Have a wonderful day.

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  8. How lovely to have an abundance of asparagus to make it the main feature in a delicious curry. Asparagus just never seems to be abundantly available here, and is always terribly over priced! BUT fresh curry leaves have become reasonably priced of late, and I've been adding them to everything from salads to soups to stews. They're my new favourite ingredient of the moment!

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  9. Asparagus curry?! Ramona! I am in love :) I have never had asparagus in anything even resembling this!

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  10. Interesting recipe & very new to me!! Healthy dish indeed!!

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  11. I've never seen asparagus curry before, but it looks awesome--asparagus is one of my favorite spring foods!

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  12. ... this looks great!! Love coconut milks based curries. will have to try it out soon!

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  13. The things you do with curry!! I have so much asparagus in my fridge too. This is so creative!

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  14. Oh Ramona....definitely win, win, win here! I love asparagus season...and so glad to see you've found a fabulous way to pair it with curry! This looks just beautiful! Hope you will have a GREAT weekend! : )

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  15. I am a fairly new asparagus lover, and oh my, I can't WAIT to make this!!!! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm! I absolutely love all those ingredients and we have company here from out of town that love asparagus too! Thanks so much!

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  16. This looks fantastic!! It looks like perfect asparagus curry:D

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  17. I'm seeing a whole lot of asparagus recipes right now and just loving it. Never tried asparagus in a coconut curry or any curry actually. this recipe is unique and right up my alley.

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  18. Asparagus AND curry? Is this heaven? BRAVO, Ramona...this is a winner!

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  19. Asparagus isn't my favorite veggie, but put in in curry....that sounds wonderful! Great idea!

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  20. What a great idea! Asparagus curry this one to add to my recipe folder. :-)

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  21. I want any and all ideas you have for asparagus. This is great. I would have never thought of curry as an option.

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  22. Another delicious curry dish :D
    And I love Sri-Lankan food - thank you it is always such a twist on Indian!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  23. Oh my gosh this looks good. Wonderful way to use asparagus, and since it's the season for it we can have this often. Thanks Ramona, wishing you a happy weekend!

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  24. Looks like a great recipe. Never thought of putting asparagus in curry before. We tried making curry for the first time a couple weeks ago and it was great! Check out our recipe here: http://foodforhunters.blogspot.com/2012/03/creamy-onion-curry-over-venison-and-egg.html

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  25. I have never thought of using asparagus as a main ingredient for curry! Why not, we love asparagus AND curry!

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  26. This curry sounds amazing! I have never seen asparagus in curry, but I love the idea! So perfect for spring and so beautiful!

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  27. I've never had this, and it looks so delicious! This time of year always makes me think of asparagus. Asparagus and hollandaise sauce was an Easter treat for us!

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  28. Can't wait to try this! yum!!

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  29. I miss this post,,,congrats on top 9 today,great recipe,i love asparagus !!
    Ridwan

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  30. Just bumped into your blog, and I am in love with it already. We too love asparagus when in season and was looking for something curry style to cook with it. Your recipe looks yum and surely going to try it today!!!

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  31. Lovely, lovely, lovely! Thank you for the step-by-step pictures - really great. Moo x

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