Curried Asparagus Recipe
I have only one word to describe this Curried Asparagus recipe: Superlicious!
Summary
Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Ingredients
Asparagus - 2 1/2 lb.
Salt - 2 1/2 tsp.
Butter or margarine - 1/4 c.
Chopped greens - 3 tbsp.
Curry powder - 1/4 tsp.
Flour - 1/3 c.
Milk - 2 c.
Romano cheese - 1/3 c., grated
Directions
MAKING
1) Cut and off the tough ends of the asparagus.
2) Keep aside 3 spears for garnishing.
3) Diagonally cut the remaining asparagus into 1/2-inch slices.
4) Place in a large shallow pan and add 2 teaspoons salt.
5) Cover with water.
6) Cook over high heat till water comes to a boil, then reduce the heat.
7) Allow to simmer for about 8 minutes, till crisp-tender. Drain.
8) In a saucepan, heat butter.
9) Add in the onion, curry powder, and remaining salt and cook till bubbly.
10) While stirring, add in the flour and mix well.
11) Slowly add in the milk.
12) Continue to stir and cook over medium heat, for about 10 minutes, till the sauce thickens.
13) Add in the asparagus.
14) Transfer into a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
15) Add the reserved spears over top and top with cheese.
16) Place in the oven at 425 degrees, and bake for 15 minutes.
17) One-third cup of the milk may be replaced by 1/3 cup white wine.
SERVING
18) Serve hot with garlic bread.
1) Cut and off the tough ends of the asparagus.
2) Keep aside 3 spears for garnishing.
3) Diagonally cut the remaining asparagus into 1/2-inch slices.
4) Place in a large shallow pan and add 2 teaspoons salt.
5) Cover with water.
6) Cook over high heat till water comes to a boil, then reduce the heat.
7) Allow to simmer for about 8 minutes, till crisp-tender. Drain.
8) In a saucepan, heat butter.
9) Add in the onion, curry powder, and remaining salt and cook till bubbly.
10) While stirring, add in the flour and mix well.
11) Slowly add in the milk.
12) Continue to stir and cook over medium heat, for about 10 minutes, till the sauce thickens.
13) Add in the asparagus.
14) Transfer into a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
15) Add the reserved spears over top and top with cheese.
16) Place in the oven at 425 degrees, and bake for 15 minutes.
17) One-third cup of the milk may be replaced by 1/3 cup white wine.
SERVING
18) Serve hot with garlic bread.
