Ingredients:

Asparagus – 1 stalk
Coconut (Fresh/Frozen) – 3 tbsp
Salt – as needed
Turmeric powder – 1/8 tsp
Cumin powder – 1/8 tsp
Coriander powder – 1/4 tsp

Seasoning
Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp
Split urad dal – 1/4 tsp
Red chilli – 1, split
Curry leaves – few

Method:

Wash the Asparagus and break the white/hard ends and discard. Chop it like green beans.  Add oil to the pan, once when the oil is hot add the mustard seeds, urad dal , red chilie and curry leaf , let it splutter. Add the Asparagus and give a quick stir . Add salt, turmeric power, cumin and coriander powder and sauté for a minute. Cover the pan with lid. Stir occasionally and cook with the steam that is accumulated with the vegetable on slow flame Switch off and sprinkle coconut. Mix well. Serve hot with rice or roti .