Asparagus poriyal/ Stir fry

You will need:

• 1 bunch Asparagus
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp urad dal
• 2 green chillies
• 5 curry leaves
• ½ cup onion
• 2 cloves garlic
  
• ¼ cup dessicated coconut
• 1 tbsp oil
  
• salt as reqd
  

Step 1:

Finely chop:

Remove the stems of the asparagus. Finely chop asparagus , onions, green chillies and garlic.

Step 2:

Start frying:

Put a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of oil. Add mustard, cumin, urad dal and curry leaves. Then add chopped onions and 2 green chillies to the pan, and fry for about 3 minutes.

Now add asparagus and salt. Then close the lid for 3 mins. When its cooked add coconut and continuously stir for few more mins. Check for salt.. When they are ready turn the heat off.

Enjoy with chapathi, or as side dish for rice.