Asparagus Talasani
Ann Stratton
When Abhaya Karangutkar moved to California from Goa, India, she substituted fresh asparagus, so widely available here, for the green beans in a classic stir-fry she'd made in India. Her kids enjoy the new version as finger food. PREP AND COOK TIME: About 15 minutes.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Rinse asparagus, then snap off and discard tough stem ends. Cut stalks diagonally into 2-inch lengths. You should have about 3 cups.
Step 2
2
Pour oil into a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-high heat. When warm, add cumin and stir until seeds are a shade darker, about 30 seconds. Stir in garlic and turmeric; add asparagus and stir until coated. Pour in 3 tablespoons water.
Step 3
3
Cover pan, reduce heat to low, and cook until asparagus is tender-crisp to bite, 3 to 4 minutes. Season the asparagus to taste with salt. Pour into a serving bowl.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds asparagus
1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
Salt
