Ginger Lime Asparagus

Fresh Vegetables have a nice crunch and taste of their own that is unbeatable - Here's a great combination of summer veggies - asparagus,ginger,lime with cool cucumbers and yogurt.

Ingredients:

1 bunch - Fresh asparagus, thinner the better.
2 inch size ginger piece
1/2 key lime.
oil for roasting and salt to taste.
some paprika or Cajun dressing or cayenne pepper powder as much desired.
some sesame seeds (optional)

Preparation:

1. Wash the asparagus, shave a bit off the bottoms of the asparagus spears (peel 2 layers off may be) until it seems tender.
2. Cut the spears into two if you have a smaller pan.
3. Grate the ginger or cut in to small fine pieces


Cooking:

1. Pour some olive oil in the pan roast the sesame seeds.
2. Put in the asparagus , and roast them for 5 minutes covered.
3. Put in the ginger and spice powder and cook for another 5-10 mins stirring in between once. Don't fret about burning the asparagus or the paprika they both taste better when charred!
4. Take off the stove when tender and squeeze the lime on top.

Asparagus spears appear darker and softer when cooked, serve with rice pilaf or mashed potato with gravy.. or just eat with pita/naan with side of cucumbers and yogurt.


Enjoy!