Easy, Asparagus and Peanut Rice, perfect spring dish that is loaded with fresh and tender seasonal vegetables, peanuts and packed with flavours! A healthy, satisfying vegan or plant-based dish can be served at lunch or for mid-week dinner.
We adore asparagus, they are a sure sign of spring and as soon as they appear in the market they also appear in my kitchen too. These tender spears are so easy to use in any recipe, steam, bake , BBQ or just stir fry and enjoy with dressings and sauces. Past couple of years, we started using them in the salad as well. Full of vitamins and antioxidants they are a nutritional powerhouse.
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So while I was chopping the vegetables, my eyes were scanning my kitchen cupboards for spices or spice blends. I didn't want to make this rice too strong in flavours, so I layed my hands on Sambhar Masala Powder, along with Sambhar masala, I also picked up some curry leaves and peanuts to add a crunch to the dish.
As the vegetables were being cooked I started to imagine just how it will turn out as just the aroma was good enough to make my tummy rumble.
The result? Perfect Savoury Rice!
Healthy
Satisfying
Flavourful
Subtly spices
Packed with vegetables and also Nutty too
I think you too should totally get on board because it is an easy, fuss-free and super delicious asparagus recipe for your family that can be paired well with any type of roasted tomato raita or mango kadhi.
Notes:-
Don't have sambhar masala powder? use curry powder instead.
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Asparagus and Peanut Rice
ingredients:
- 250g cooked rice - I used sella basmati rice
- 1 cup raw asparagus cut into 1" pieces
- 4 tbsp. raw peanuts
- 1 bunch spring onion finely chopped
- 1 green capsicum chopped
- 1 tsp. crushed green chilli and ginger
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 tbsp. sambhar masala powder or curry powder (link above)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp.Oil
- ½ tsp. cumin seeds
- Pinch asafoetida hing
instructions:
How to cook Asparagus and Peanut Rice
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan or kadai.
- Add cumin seeds, once it splutters add hing and add peanuts.
- Fry the peanuts for 3-4 minutes on low heat.
- Now add asparagus and cook only for a minute.
- Then add spring onion and capsicum along with curry leaves.
- Add sambhar powder and cook the masala for a few seconds.
- Add cooked rice, and salt mix gently.
- Let the rice heat nicely.
- Serve with any kind of raita.
- Enjoy!
NOTES:
Don't like peanuts? use cashews instead.
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Asparagus rice? I would say out of the box thinking as I had never heard this... perfectly cooked and when we get some lovely feedback from our kids, that makes our day
OMG what an inviting and delicious looking rice that is. Love the addition of asparagus. I am sure sambar powder must have added so much flavor to the dish. Amazing clicks as always.
Thanks Pavani, surprisingly asparagus worked well with Indian masala.
Your daughter certainly inspires you a lot in the kitchen and its such a great feeling when you get the feedback that its even loved by her friends. Loved the recipe, use of Indian masalas to make the Asparagus shine out in the rice dish.
Thanks Vidya, hahaha in that case my son too because whatever I prepare he eat that food with so much joy and every evening after our dinner he brings a glass of water for me, and I only drink that glass of water after finishing my meal 🙂
Nice and tasty one pot meal.. I always love these kind of innovative recipes.
Thanks Shobha.
I love one pot meal. And this rice looks so inviting. Loved your click. I can feel the taste. Superb share.
Thanks Sujata.
Beautiful recipe and awesome share!Bookmarking this for the future!
Thank you!
Simply delicious. Feel like grabbing a plate and serving myself and digging into it right away.
Thanks Jolly.
Beautifully done. I live the simplicity of the dish.
Thank you!
What a lovely one-pot meal and a great example of fusion cooking!
Thanks aahaaram.
Thats an amazing rice, never thought of making rice with asparagus, and i love the addition of peanuts here.LIpsmacking rice.
Now you can 🙂 Thanks Priya.
Your photography is to die for. This rice looks incredible!!!
Thanks Chris.
I love all the veggies that you have added which really make this a filling and good for you dish. It's so colorful too!
Thanks Vicky.
I am in LOVE with your photography!! Such beautiful work!
Thanks Camila.
Love new ways to use asparagus!
Thanks Suzy, yes never thought about adding asparagus in Indian dishes, but a gamble paid off 🙂
I am loving this dish! All the flavors go so well together.
Thanks Jacque!