Roasted Asparagus or stir fried asparagus is a simple asparagus recipe. It is a nutritious side dish, that can be done in 10 mins. It is an Indian version of Pan Sautéed Asparagus recipe, that extremely good for women during pregnancy and after delivery.
Asparagus is an excellent source of folate, also known as vitamin B9. Folate are very important nutrient for a pregnant women, that helps reduces the risk of neural tube defects. Moreover it is also helpful to nursing moms to increase the breast milk production. It contains important amino acid (tryptophan) that may stimulate prolactin ( a key hormone involved in lactation ) production and thus helps to increase milk supply
Additionally an asparagus extract can be very effective for easing pre-menstrual bloating (PMS). It also helps in controlling blood loss and maintaining hormonal balance during menstruation.
Most importantly, the root of asparagus racemosus is widely used in Ayurvedic therapy and is popularly known as SHATAVARI, which is highly beneficial for postnatal period of a women to increase the breast milk. Hence asparagus is a definitely a super food for everyone, especially for a overall health of a women.
Furthermore this stir fried asparagus is so simple to make and tastes great as well. One of the good side dish for chapati, roti and even with plain rice too.
Asparagus or garden asparagus is a nutrient packed vegetable. It is a good source of fiber, folate, vitamin A, C, E and K, potassium and phosphorus. This nutritious vegetable comes in different colors, like green, white and purple. Usually it is used to make stir fries, pastas, Salad and fritters. It needs very less time to cook, but if you add this vegetable in any recipes, it gives a good taste.
Health Benefits of Roasted Asparagus
- Helps in pregnancy & for nursing moms to increase the breast milk production
- Effective in easing PMS (Pre Menstrual Symptoms)
- Prevents low birth weight and birth defects during pregnancy
- Good for digestion
- Improves fertility
- Asparagus purifies your blood by sending toxins out through your urinary tract
- Aids in curing epilepsy and urinary tract infections
- Good remedy for curing hangovers, anxiety and stress
- Maintains healthy levels of homocysteine and blood sugar
- Helps prevent cataract, rheumatoid arthritis and blood clotting
- Contains anti -inflammatory and antioxidants
- Supports skin health
- controls Diabetes
Even more asparagus is a low calorie food with most of the healthy nutrient. It’s too good for digestion because of its high fiber content. Particularly high in insoluble fiber, which supports regular bowel movements. Certainly eating asparagus as a part of your fiber- rich diet is an excellent way to get the maximum fiber needs and for healthy digestion. Most importantly, asparagus high in water content but low in fat & calories and thus helps in weight loss too.
Why Asparagus makes your urine smell??
Eating asparagus make your urine smell as Asparagus contains a sulphorous compound called mercaptan (found in rotten eggs, onions and garlic), that your body did not absorb. It is totally normal and not harmful. So don’t panic to eat asparagus. It is completely safe to consume.
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Here is a nutritious Roasted Asparagus with step by step photos and a detailed video
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 tsp ghee
- 1 tbsp garlic finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp crushed pepper
- 1 tbsp grated coconut
Instructions
- Firstly, take a bunch of asparagus and cut off the edges
- Now chop the asparagus into 1 inch size and wash it with clean water
- Meanwhile heat a pan on moderate flame and add ghee
- As the ghee is melted up, add finely chopped garlic
- Saute well until garlic turns golden brown
- Likewise add chopped Asparagus
- Roast well for 2 to 3 mins
- Further add salt and crushed pepper
- Keep on stirring continuously for 5 to 6 mins until asparagus turns soft and well cooked
- Simmer for a minute and cook well
- Next turn off the heat and finally add grated coconut
- Now the nutritious Roasted Asparagus is ready to serve!
Instructions:
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Firstly, take a bunch of asparagus and cut off the edges
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Now chop the asparagus into 1 inch size and wash it with clean water
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Meanwhile heat a pan on moderate flame and add ghee
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As the ghee is melted up, add finely chopped garlic
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Saute well until garlic turns golden brown
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Likewise add chopped Asparagus
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Roast well for 2 to 3 mins
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Further add salt and crushed pepper
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Keep on stirring continuously for 5 to 6 mins until asparagus turns soft and well cooked
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Simmer for a minute and cook well
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Next turn off the heat and finally add grated coconut
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Now the nutritious Roasted Asparagus is ready to serve!
