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Indian Asparagus Stir Fry (Aloo Asparagus)
Aloo Asparagus is a flavorful, spiced, and tasty Indian-inspired dish made with asparagus and potatoes. Super quick and simple, this Indian Asparagus stir-fry is made with some basic ingredients and tastes delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
134 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds aka Jeera
- 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida optional, aka hing
- 1 potato medium, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 green chili pepper optional
- 3 cloves garlic finely diced
- 250 grams asparagus fresh and cut into 2 inch pieces, bottom white part discarded
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon dry mango powder aka amchur
Spices
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder ground, aka Haldi powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder mild, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder dhaniya powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Heat some oil in a pan or kadhai on medium heat. Add some cumin seeds to it. Fry till they start to splutter. Also add a pinch of asafoetida.
- Add diced potatoes to the pan. Fry them for 2-3 minutes till they start to brown very slightly.
- Add the garlic, and cook for one more minute.
- Now add chopped asparagus and spices to the pan. Give it a good stir. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water so the spices don't stick to the pan.
- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 5-8 minutes till the potatoes and asparagus are cooked.
- Add garam masala powder and amchur powder. Mix everything well and cook for 2 minutes.
- Aloo asparagus is ready. Serve it hot with any Indian bread like roti or on the side of dal rice.
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Notes
- Asparagus cooks quickly, so have all your ingredients handy by the stove.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
134kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
451mg
(19%)
Potassium
508mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
741IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 451mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 741IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.