Indian Style Asparagus with Lemon and Cumin
Traditionally, vegetables like potatoes, cauliflower, peas, spinach, squashes, cabbage, etc. are used in Indian cooking. Since those spices make the traditional Indian “sabji” vegetables taste amazing, why not asparagus?
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 56kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh asparagus
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger grated or minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice + a pinch of sugar or 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed orange juice
- ground black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
- Add salt, cook uncovered for ~5-10 min, stirring.
- 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. Allow the juice to soak up for a few minutes. Sprinkle with black pepper, stir, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 56kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.1g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 3.6g | Sodium: 583.6mg | Fiber: 2.4g