Asparagus Broccoli Stir Fry

-Submitted by Dahlia on 18th Nov 2007

(Asparagus Stir Fry, Broccoli Stir Fry)

This quick stir fry recipe makes an instant salad that can be had as a healthy dinner for those who are on diet. It can also be had as a side dish with any roti varieties, burger or with rice. The same recipe can be used for different vegetables like beans, zucchini, broccoli, asparagus etc.

Ingredients

• Asparagus - 1 lb
• Broccoli florets - 1/2 cup
• Pepper - 1 tsp
• Salt - 1 tsp
• Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
• Shallot Onion - 1 (finely chopped)
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
• Oil - 2 tbsp
• Lemon Juice - from 1 lemon (2 tbsp)

Method

1. Break the woody ends from the bottom of the asparagus and discard. Next cut it into 1 inch pieces.
2. In a small bowl, combine pepper, garam masala, salt, ginger garlic paste and little oil.
3. Add the broccoli florets and asparagus pieces to this bowl and toss well to coat the masala very well on the veggies.
4. In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the chopped onion and fry for 2 minutes. 
5. Next add the veggies and stir-fry for 5 minutes on medium-high flame. Switch off when the veggies are still crunchy.
6. Add the lemon juice and toss.Asparagus broccoli stir fry is ready to be served

Serving Suggestion

• Serve as a salad or as a side dish.

Tips

• The same recipe can be done with asparagus alone or broccoli alone. Other vegetables that can be used are beans, zucchini, cauliflower etc.

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Comment by Angeline Koilraj
        Dears, Where do we get asparagus in India and does it has any specific type..
 

Reply :-

          Hi Angeline, Asparagus is found in the northern most cold parts of India. In other parts, it may come occasionally in big supermarkets. It is also sometimes available in the canned form.

Comment by Veer Achari on 20 November 2009 08:55AM

        Hi Divya,
How are you!
.veer. 

Reply :-

          Hi Veer, Just post your feedbacks and comments.

Comment by Divya Gopi Krishna on 07 August 2009 12:18PM

         I always wondered how to cook the asparagus...now I'm gonna give it a try. Your site is really helpful, at least for people like me. Keep up the good work. 

Reply :-

          thanks divya. so try and let me know how it came out.

Comment by appu kumar on 06 May 2009 19:52PM

         looking nice.will give a try today

Reply :-

           Hi appu,
    sure give it a try and get back with the feedback, 

Creative idea

                         - submitted by Vijitha on Tue 11/20/07 4:09 PM

         Nice creative idea.. Recipe is looking very nice. Will try i and let you know. Cheers.. bye..

  Reply:-

        Thanks Vijitha. Eagerly waiting for your reply after trying the recipe.