Asparagus With Shredded Paneer and Tomato

While asparagus shines in all its glory with simple tastes which include butter, olive oil and seasonings consisting of salt and pepper ? And perhaps some smooth-cooked egg or cheese ? There are methods to dress it up without overpowering the unique flavor of this vegetable that is never in season long sufficient for my taste.

Inspired by the success of my asparagus pesto lasagna with mushrooms, I began to explore other creative recipes with this wonderful vegetable. Leave it to Raghavan Iyer to come up with some of the most interesting fusion Indian-style recipes that I have come across in addition to the treasure trove of traditional Indian recipes that grace the pages of all of his books. This one comes from one of my favorites — 660 Curries . It has occupied a treasured place on my cookbook shelves for a good many years now and long been considered a desert island keeper.

Here, mellow paneer cheese takes on the taste of a tangy tomato and lemon curry sauce and complements the asparagus with its smooth texture. Paneer is likewise perfect as it doesn't soften while you cook dinner it, in addition permitting the sparkling corporation chew and flavor of the asparagus to occupy a valuable function inside the dish. I distinctly advocate the use of selfmade curry powder for the curry ? It makes all of the distinction and it's clean to make up a small batch with a view to preserve in a nicely-sealed jar for numerous months.

Other inspiring asparagus creations from Lisa's Vegetarian Kitchen you're certain to enjoy:

Asparagus Pesto Lasagna with Mushrooms

Asparagus Mimosa

Warm Baby Potato and Asparagus Salad