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Asparagus Pachadi




This is a pachadi that I tried recently with asparagus. Pachadi is a yogurt based side dish. There are popular yogurt based dip sauces for asparagus which is usually made with yogurt, herbs, prepared mustard and sometimes even garlic is added for extra flavor. Does that not sound somewhat similar to the pachadi ingredients. So  just gave this a try and my family really enjoyed. It has a unique flavor and taste which you will surely love. You can either stir fry and add to the prepared gravy or you can boil or steam the asparagus.

Ingredients
Asparagus - 1 bunch
Coconut- 4-5 tsp
Yogurt-  1 1/2 cup
Cumin- 1/3 tsp
Mustard - 1/2 tsp
Green chilly- 2
salt to taste
Garlic- 1 pod


Red chilly- 2
Oil
Curry leaves
Mustard seeds 1/3 tsp




Stir fry chopped asparagus along with green chilly and salt for a minute in medium heat.
Make a fine paste of coconut, mustard seeds and cumin and finally add crushed garlic. Mix in the yogurt and add into the cooked vegetable. Put it back in the stove and simmer Check salt as you can add at this stage. Do not allow it to boil. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Allow it to splutter and then add curry leaves and red chilly. Allow to slightly change color and add to the curry and mix well. Serve as a side dish for rice.


Try this....
Hope you will all enjoy...
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  1. Cool Lassi(e)November 3, 2010 at 10:20 AM

    Very new to me. Never heard of such a pachadi!

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  2. My Kitchen AnticsNovember 3, 2010 at 10:44 AM

    excellent idea

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  3. Treat and TrickNovember 3, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Sounds interesting, never tried asparagus for pachadi, looks so yummy..

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  4. PushpaNovember 3, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    Yummy and refreshing asparagus pachadi...love it.

    simplehomefood.com

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  5. Indian Cuisine BlogrollNovember 3, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    you are getting very creative...will try some day...

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  6. AnandaNovember 3, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    This is great idea and looks yum!

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  7. RachanaNovember 3, 2010 at 1:06 PM

    This is a very unique recipe. Looks fantastic!

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  8. aipiNovember 3, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    That's a fantastic idea..looks so refreshing!

    US Masala

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  9. DimahNovember 3, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    That looks so good!

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  10. PappuNovember 3, 2010 at 4:24 PM

    very very new to me. gr8 idea n looks so tasty:)

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  11. NithaNovember 3, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    thats a great idea..

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  12. mamtcNovember 3, 2010 at 8:51 PM

    Pretty creative dish. I love asparagus. This one is a keeper.

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  13. Priya SureshNovember 4, 2010 at 2:06 AM

    Very unique and delicious pachadi..

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  14. Sarah NaveenNovember 4, 2010 at 7:40 AM

    adipoli anallo....gotta try it...yummyyyy

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  15. Padhu SankarNovember 4, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    Nice recipe .Diwali wishes to u and ur family

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  16. NamithaNovember 4, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    That's a great twist to the traditional one...love all pachadis

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  17. SujiNovember 4, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    Adipoli pachadi...Looks delish chechi..Happy Diwali...

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  18. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Nice idea suja..ithuvare asparagus kondu pachadi try cheyyuthuitilla..will give a try!

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  19. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 1:01 PM

    Ethu kollamallo..Pachadi looks very delicious, great idea!! Njan ennelum try cheyyam..

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  20. Suja ManojNovember 5, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Thanks all for stopping by and for the sweet comments.

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  21. SunithaNovember 8, 2010 at 3:23 PM

    Very nice. I just made some asparagus thoran yesteryday. I love asparagus in all ways.

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  22. Suja ManojNovember 9, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Thanks Sunitha..do try this,you will surely like it.

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  23. Hari Chandana PNovember 12, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Wonderful idea..looks gr8 !!

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  24. Suja ManojNovember 15, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Thanks Harichandana:)

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