Asparagus with Spiced Tomato and Crumbled Paneer

Asparagus isn't always a vegetable that historically or generally functions in Indian dishes, however when you pair it with creamy and delectable paneer cheese and Indian spicing, you'd swear that asparagus became just supposed to be a part of Indian cuisine.

This recipe in inspired from Raghavan Iyer's treasure collection of Indian recipes, so enticingly titled 660 Curries , because you will find that many recipes in this mammoth book that have occupied a treasured space on my cookbook shelf ever since it was published. Fittingly, the recipe appears in the section of the book entitled "Contemporary Curries" where recipes are featured that meld together foods and flavors native to Indian with those of other cultures.

This is so desirable that it's the second one time that I've made this recipe, however I've changed it pretty plenty for the reason that first time so I'm posting it as a brand new recipe. It's a quick and easy enjoyable side, so much so you may want to pair it with lighter dishes, which include a broth dal or soup.

Other asparagus recipes to strive from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen:

Asparagus and Oriental Tamari Dressing with Pine Nuts

Fried Halloumi Saganaki and Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom Quesadillas with Goat Cheese

Warm Baby Potato and Asparagus Salad

Asparagus Mimosa

Audio accompaniment: bvdub - Drowning in Daylight