Asparagus Thokku
A delicious tangy and spicy mash of asparagus and spices. It pairs perfectly with steamed rice and ghee.
Equipment
- Pan
- Spatula
- Masher
- Knives and Cutting Board
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Chana Dal
- 1 tsp Urad Dal
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- ½ tsp Fenugreek Seeds
- 2-3 Dry Red Chillies; Finely Chopped
- 2-3 Garlic Cloves; Chopped
- 2 Medium-Sized Onions; Finely Chopped
- 4-5 Stalks Green Asparagus; Chopped
- ⅔ tsp Salt
- ⅓ tsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tsp Tamarind Pulp
- 5-6 tbsp Water
- 2-3 tbsp Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide pan. Fry cumin seeds, fennel seeds, chana dal, urad dal, fenugreek leaves and dry red chillies on medium heat.
- Add finely chopped onions. Fry them on medium heat till they turn golden brown.
- Add chopped garlic and fry for about 30 seconds more on medium heat.
- Add chopped asparagus, salt, turmeric powder and tamarind pulp. Mix.
- Add water. Lower the heat, cover with a lid and cook till the asparagus becomes soft. Mix in between with a spatula.
- Once the asparagus softens, mash everything with a hand masher.
- Add chopped coriander leaves and mash again.
- Transfer it to a serving bowl and serve with steamed rice and ghee.