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Asparagus Egg Thoran


Asparagus egg thoran is a real comfort food and it is stir fried asparagus with coconut,eggs and a touch of cumin.Asparagus is a healthy vegetable and is rich in fiber, folic acid and vitamins. I tried asparagus thoran when I saw  it in Nisha and Maya's blog and it soon became a family favorite. Once I tried this thoran with eggs and it tasted delicious.This is definitely one of the simplest recipe with asparagus. Give this a try..you will surely love it.


Ingredients
Asparagus - 1 bunch
Onion- 1 small
Coconut- 1/2 cup
Cumin- 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp
Green chilly-2
Egg-2
Pepper powder- a pinch
Garlic-2 pods
Curry leaves
Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp



Wash and clean asparagus. Discard its woody base and chop and keep aside.
In a mixer crush and mix shredded coconut, cumin and garlic and turmeric powder
Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and fry curry leaves. Add onion,green chilly and fry till golden brown. Now add asparagus and salt and fry for two minutes( you can close lid and cook for a minute if you like it soft). Add the coconut mixture  and saute. Beat two egg,make a well in the center of the pan and pour in. Give it a good stir and allow the eggs to  get completely coated with the asparagus and get cooked . Sprinkle a pinch of pepper powder(optional) and serve as  a side dish for rice.

Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy..
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  1. Reshmi MaheshMay 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Nice idea of mixing asparagus with egg..Looks delicious..

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  2. Saraswathi GaneshanMay 9, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Never tried a dish with Asparagus and it looks delicious...

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  3. ElaichiiMay 9, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Very creative combo!

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  4. My Inspired RealityMay 9, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I love asparagus and this recipe sounds really good:):)

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  5. KrithisKitchenMay 9, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Haven't tried asparagus in a pure indian form.. want to try soon.. Great idea on adding eggs and making it yummy..
    http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com
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  6. Sayantani Mahapatra MudiMay 9, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    never had asparagus but this look very healthy and light.

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  7. JulieMay 9, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I had tried methi/fenugreek leaves with eggs..but this for the first time..looking a healthy one!

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  8. aipiMay 9, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Fantastic combo ~ yummy to the core :)
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  9. AnandaMay 9, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    new combo i'm sure this would be wonderful i like ur bowl!

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  10. Binys RecipesMay 9, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    wow thx for the recipedear....will try it soon

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  11. JishasKitchenMay 9, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    wow...thats a nice combo dear...very healthy thoran...I will try this soon, because my hubby always tells me to prepare something with asparagus...will give him a surprise...:)

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  12. Sobha ShyamMay 9, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    what a great combination...looks healthy and tasty dear!!

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  13. Cool Lassi(e)May 9, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Egg certainly boosts the appeal of asparagus. Looks super yummy!

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  14. NithaMay 9, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    kore kaalam aayi asparagus try cheyyanam nnu vichaarikkunnu... this looks yumm..

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  15. Jayanthy KumaranMay 9, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    omg...they re perfect with tempting clicks..
    Tasty Appetite

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  16. NishaMay 9, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I never use asparagus , now you guys are inspiring to try it.

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  17. divyaMay 9, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    what a great combination...looks healthy and tasty dear!!

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  18. ShanaviMay 9, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    I've never tried asparagus in my kitchen.. Looks delicious.. I'll also follow ur way and will make it soon dear

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  19. Hamaree RasoiMay 9, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Thoran looks deliciously vibrant and colorful. Excellent preparation.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  20. Nandinis foodMay 9, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Innovative side- dish. Please pass me the bowl, it makes me very hungry:)

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  21. KurinjiMay 9, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Lovely combination and nice clicks.
    kurinjikathambam, Event: HRH-Healthy Summer, Roundup: HRH-Puffed Rice

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  22. VardhiniMay 9, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Love asparagus. Bookmarked.

    Vardhini
    VardhinisKitchen

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  23. RadhikaMay 9, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Thoran is so tempting. First time to ur space. Following you:) Do stop by mine and follow me too when you find time.

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  24. UnknownMay 9, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Delicious asparagus thoran. Asparagus-egg combo try cheythittilla..Will try it next time..

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  25. Priya SureshMay 10, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Give me that bowl,can finish it in no time,simply delicious and healthy..

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  26. Madhura ManojMay 10, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Nice combo...Looks healthy & delicious.
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  27. RaksMay 10, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Unique combo, healthy too!

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  28. Priya SreeramMay 10, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    thoran loks lovely - nice combo n hey good clicks !

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  29. cook from dohaMay 10, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    my hubby likes this thoran very much...urs looks perfect......

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  30. PremaMay 10, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Very tempting version,luks delicious...

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  31. PlatefulMay 10, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I've always wondered what to do with asparagus-now I know! Looks too delicious and healthy, I must say!!

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  32. PushpaMay 10, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Yummy thoran,beautifully presented.

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  33. NamithaMay 10, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    That looks like a delicious combo..got to try

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  34. NiruMay 10, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    i dont buy asparagus ,afraid of how to cook and how it tastes..now i think i can give a try..dish looks delicious...

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  35. HamsiMay 10, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Lovely recipe. healthy too. I enjoyed urs chicken ularthu. Its my favourite.

    Hamsamalini Chandrasekaran,
    http://indianyummykitchen.blogspot.com

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  36. Gita JaishankarMay 10, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Love the idea of combining egg with asparagus...looks delicious dear :)

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  37. UrmiMay 10, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Very nice, unique and innovative recipe. Thoran looks delicious , yummy and tempting. Wonderful presentation.

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  38. SuparnaMay 10, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    rare combo, looks nutritious and filling!

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  39. My Kitchen AnticsMay 11, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    2 things i absolutely love...will bookmark it

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  40. Suja ManojMay 11, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Thanks all for stopping by and for the sweet comments:)

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  41. the Junkie bookMay 15, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    wow this looks good...healthy and tasty...need to flag it.

    tht bowl looks beautiful!

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  42. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Made this one today... Turned out really good :)

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  43. Suja ManojFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    Thanks for the feedback,it is really encouraging..glad you liked it.
    Please visit again :)

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