Asparagus With Ginger

Stir-fry asparagus is a simple, healthy, and tasty dish. It makes a great appetizer, snack or side dish.

Recipe serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch of asparagus
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed (jeera)
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method:

1. Break off the ends of asparagus, holding the stalk at both ends, bend the stalk until it snaps.
2. Cut them into about 2 inch pieces at a slight diagonal.
3. Heat the oil in a frying pan large enough to hold the spears over medium heat.
4. Add cumin seed after seeds crack add ginger, lemon juice, salt black pepper. Stir-fry for a minute and add the asparagus.
5. Stir-fry for about 4 to 5 minutes until asparagus are tender but still crunch.
   Serve hot or at room temperature.

Serving suggestion:
Sprinkle the shredded Parmesan cheese, or sprinkle cheddar cheese and melt it for few minutes in microwave oven.

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