Vegetarian Food – Asparagus Bhutuwa (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Asparagus Stir-Fried with Potatoes)
INGREDIENTS

• 4 cups asparagus, cut into 1-in. pieces
• 2 cups potatoes, sliced
• 1 cup green onion, cut in 1-in. length
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 1 tablespoon red chilies, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup broth or water
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a large pot of salted boiling water blanch asparagus for a couple of minutes and transfer to ice bath.
• In a non-stick sauté pan, heat oil and fry fenugreek seeds until dark.
• Add potatoes slices, turmeric, salt and pepper and stir-fry until potatoes are well browned and cooked half way.
• Add garlic, ginger and chilies.
• Mix well to incorporate into the potatoes.
• Add blanched asparagus, tomatoes and broth; stir fry for five-seven minutes over medium-low heat until potatoes and asparagus are tender.
• Add green onions just before removing from heat.
• Serve hot with rice pilaf, accompanied by tomato achar.

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com
Author: Tulsi Regmi