Indian Style Asparagus with Lemon and Cumin

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A “sabji” is basically an Indian vegetable stir fry with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, mustard seeds, etc.

👩‍🍳 Why This Recipe Works

– Super simple to make – Ready in less than 20 minutes – Healthy vegetarian Indian recipe

Ingredients

– Fresh asparagus – Fresh ginger, grated or minced – Cumin seeds – Virgin olive oil – Salt – Fresh squeezed lemon juice + a pinch of sugar – Freshly ground black pepper

How to make Indian Style Asparagus Recipe 

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Cut the asparagus into bite sized pieces. Heat the oil, and add the cumin seeds. Once they begin to pop, add the ginger. Fry for a few seconds, then add the asparagus.

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Add salt, cook uncovered for ~5-10 min, stirring.

03

When the asparagus begins to caramelize and brown, add the lemon / orange juice to deglaze the pan. As the juice begins to evaporate, turn the heat off.

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