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Asparagus Poriyal | Asparagus Stir Fry

Published: Sep 9, 2021 · Modified: Jan 19, 2022 by Bhavana Patil ·This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Asparagus Poriyal or Asparagus Thoran recipe is a quick and easy South Indian style stir fry prepared with fresh asparagus, fresh coconut, and tempered with a few spices. Vegan, keto, low carb, and gluten-free.

asparagus poriyal (Asparagus Stir Fry with coconut) served on a bowl

Ingredients

  • Asparagus: You can find this vegetable in one-pound bunches in your local grocery store. I have used fresh, tender, pencil-thin asparagus in this recipe. It cooks faster than medium or thicker stalks.
  • Oil: coconut oil is best for cooking poriyal, you can any use cooking oil of your choice.
  • Mustard seeds & urad dal: added for tempering.
  • Chili:  I have used dry red chilies.
  • Curry leaves: used for flavoring, dont skip it.
  • Hing (Asafoetida): used for flavoring. You can also use gluten-free asafoetida.
  • Onion: I have used finely chopped red onion. You can also skip it.
  • Fresh coconut: use shredded fresh coconut for garnishing.
  • Coriander Leaves: for garnish.

What is Poriyal?

Poriyal, also known as thoran, is a South Indian stir fry made with vegetables and fresh coconut. You can also make this poriyal with cabbage, pumpkin, okra, beets, carrot.

Other Poriyal recipes from my blog are Purple Cabbage Poriyal, Broccoli Poriyal.

How to Make Asparagus Poriyal

Wash the asparagus thoroughly, dry them. Trim woody ends of the asparagus (~1 inch from the bottom). Then cut the asparagus into ¼ inch pieces.

step to chop the asparagus collage

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, and let them crackle for a few seconds.

Then add the urad dal, dry red chilies, curry leaves, hing, and saute until the dals turn light brown.

step to prepare tempering collage

Add the chopped onion and saute till the onions are translucent and light brown. Takes appx 2 minutes.

step to saute onions collage

Next, add the asparagus, turmeric, salt, and stir-fry on medium-low flame until tender and cooked.

Turn off the gas, sprinkle shredded coconut, and combine well.

step to cook asparagus till soft collage

Serve the Asparagus Poriyal (Asparagus Stir Fry) with rice and rasam.

What to serve with Asparagus Poriyal?

Serve the Asparagus Poriyal recipe as a side dish with roti, chapati, or steamed rice.

Tips & Variation for Asparagus Stir Fry

  • Choose fresh and tender asparagus to make this recipe.
  • It is highly recommended to trim off the woody ends of asparagus as they’re difficult to chew.
  • If you dont like coconut, you can skip it. But I highly recommend adding it, as it gives nice flavor and adds texture to the asparagus stir fry.
  • If you are on a Keto diet, then skip urad dal in this recipe.

More Asparagus Recipes

  • Asparagus Soup
  • Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus

More Stir Fry Recipes

  • Beetroot Chickpea Stir Fry
  • Zucchini Stir Fry
  • Brussel Sprouts Stir Fry
  • Carrot Beans Poriyal
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asparagus poriyal served on a bowl

Asparagus Poriyal

Bhavana Patil
Asparagus Poriyal or Asparagus Thoran recipe is a quick and easy South Indian style stir fry prepared with fresh asparagus, fresh coconut, and tempered with few spices.
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Servings: 4
Calories : 83
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Keto, Low Carb, Vegan
Method: Stovetop
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup (1 cup = 250 ml)

  • 1 pound asparagus chopped, (about 2.5 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • ½ teaspoon urad dal
  • 2 dry red chillies
  • few curry leaves
  • 1 pinch hing (asafoetida)
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • salt to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh coconut
  • 2 tablespoons coriander finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • Wash the asparagus thoroughly, dry them. Trim woody ends of the asparagus (~1 inch from the bottom). Then cut the asparagus into ¼ inch pieces.
    step to chop the asparagus collage
  • Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and let them crackle for few seconds.
    Then add in the urad dal, dry red chilies, curry leaves, hing and saute till the dal turns light brown.
    step to prepare tempering collage
  • Add the chopped onion and saute till the onions are translucent and light brown. Takes appx 2 minutes.
    step to saute onions collage
  • Next add the asparagus, turmeric, salt and stir-fry on medium low flame till they are tender and cooked.
    Turn off the gas and sprinkle shredded coconut and combine well.
    step to cook asparagus till soft collage
  • Serve the Asparagus Poriyal( Asparagus Stir Fry ) along with Rice and rasam.
    asparagus poriyal served on a bowl

Notes

Tips & Variation

  • Choose fresh and tender asparagus to make this recipe.
  • It is highly recommended to trim off the woody ends of asparagus as they’re difficult to chew.
  • If you dont like coconut, you can skip it. But I highly recommend adding it, as it gives nice flavor and adds texture to the asparagus stir fry.
  • If you are on a Keto diet, then skip the urad dal in this recipe.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1086IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg
Keyword asparagus poriyal, asparagus stir fry with coconut, asparagus thoran
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