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Asparagus with Garam Masala, Butter and Toasted Hazelnuts

[heart_this] · Jul 26, 2008 · 30 Comments

For my first use of the garam masala that I had just made I wanted something that showed off the garam masala. Many recipes that use garam masala look like it might get lost in all of the other flavours so I wanted something pretty simple. I remembered seeing Jaden’s recipe for green beans with garam masala butter and toasted hazelnuts which sounded like a nice way to fully experience the flavour of the garam masala. There was still a bit of local asparagus at the farmers market and I decided to swap out the green beans for asparagus. The asparagus with garam masala, butter and toasted hazel nuts turned out pretty good. I also liked the crunch that the hazelnuts added to the dish. I really like that such simple dishes can turn out so good. The garam masala had an amazing aroma and tasted just as good. With the first experiment with garam masala a success I am looking forward to trying it in a more complex dish.

Asparagus with Garam Masala, Butter and Toasted Hazelnuts

Asparagus with Garam Masala, Butter and Toasted Hazelnuts

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4
ingredients
  • 1/4 cup hazelnuts
  • 1 pound asparagus (trimmed)
  • 1 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
directions
  1. Toast the nuts in a hot pan until golden brown.
  2. Remove the nuts from the pan and rub them between towels to remove the skins.
  3. Chop the nuts and set aside.
  4. Steam the asparagus until tender.
  5. Rinse the asparagus under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  6. Melt the butter in a pan.
  7. When the butter is slightly browned add the garam masala and saute until fragrant.
  8. Add the asparagus and salt and toss to coat.
  9. Serve topped with the chopped nuts.
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Comments

  1. VeggieGirl says

    July 26, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    I ADORE asparagus and hazelnuts – yum!!

    Reply
  2. HoneyB says

    July 27, 2008 at 12:08 am

    Looks delicious Kevin!

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  3. OhioMom says

    July 27, 2008 at 12:19 am

    Now I am really going to have to try this garam masala, gorgeous pic!

    Reply
  4. meeso says

    July 27, 2008 at 12:24 am

    Wow, that’s a great way to use your new spice blend… Can’t wait to see what else you come up with!

    Reply
  5. cindy* says

    July 27, 2008 at 12:38 am

    love, love asparagas and with garam masala butter? amazing!

    Reply
  6. Jeanine says

    July 27, 2008 at 2:03 am

    That looks delicious! I too love combining vegetables with nuts, it gives a great texture difference.

    Reply
  7. Manggy says

    July 27, 2008 at 3:10 am

    Garam Masala butter! Fantastic! I’m learning so much, Kevin 🙂

    Reply
  8. Neen says

    July 27, 2008 at 4:07 am

    Garam Masala and asparagus, what an interesting combination! And wait… how are you still getting asparagus?? Oh, right, I guess you’re in Canada, so the season starts later and lasts later. Well, I’m jealous!

    Reply
  9. noobcook says

    July 27, 2008 at 4:31 am

    what a great way to use your garam masala … it looks fantastic!

    Reply
  10. chefectomy says

    July 27, 2008 at 4:40 am

    This is a great preparation, nice post Kevin.

    Reply
  11. Jenny says

    July 27, 2008 at 4:52 am

    I think I could eat asparagus everyday and be happy! Yours looks perfect!

    Reply
  12. Jan says

    July 27, 2008 at 7:01 am

    I just knew you’d come up with something different! Looks lovely Kevin. I have ever had nuts with asparagus – I must try it.

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    July 27, 2008 at 12:23 pm

    Looks wonderful and I bet tastes even better.

    Reply
  14. Elra says

    July 27, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Toasted hazelnut surely dress the asparagus!

    Reply
  15. maybelles parents says

    July 27, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    oh, garam masala is heaven. It is great on popcorn–and clearly looks good on asparagus.

    Reply
  16. diva says

    July 27, 2008 at 3:19 pm

    there can be nothing quite so comforting as melting butter over vegetables. i like this!

    Reply
  17. Bobby says

    July 27, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    yum! This sounds delicious.

    Reply
  18. cook eat FRET says

    July 27, 2008 at 6:42 pm

    perfect combo…
    love it!

    Reply
  19. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    July 27, 2008 at 7:03 pm

    This looks realllly great! I love the way you play around with all kinds of different flavor combos. You inspire me!

    Reply
  20. Holler says

    July 27, 2008 at 7:21 pm

    Lovely, lovely flavour cominations Kevin!

    Reply
  21. Erika says

    July 27, 2008 at 7:22 pm

    I have never had garam masala, but it looks so interesting!

    Reply
  22. dennis says

    July 27, 2008 at 10:16 pm

    Very clever and original for the asparagus. Near zero google hits for this combo or even just asparagus and hazelnuts

    A restaurant will steal this

    Reply
  23. Dragon says

    July 28, 2008 at 12:52 am

    What a great combination of flavours. Yum!

    Reply
  24. Mrs Ergül says

    July 28, 2008 at 3:35 am

    I would never have thought of pairing asparagus with garam masala! way cool!

    Reply
  25. canarygirl says

    July 28, 2008 at 7:36 am

    WOW. Just, WOW! This is what I call a fantastic recipe. 🙂

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    July 28, 2008 at 2:18 pm

    Wow, this sounds incredible Kevin! Great idea– again, another creative combination of ingredients.

    Reply
  27. Deborah says

    July 28, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    What a wonderful and simple way to use the garam masala!

    Reply
  28. Lisa says

    July 29, 2008 at 12:44 am

    I do enjoy garam masala, Indian cuisine lover that I am. This sounds like a fine way to enjoy asparagus.

    Reply
  29. Jaime says

    July 30, 2008 at 3:25 am

    interesting use of the spice…and hazelnuts!

    Reply
  30. Jeanne says

    July 31, 2008 at 11:49 am

    What a fascinating idea – asparagus with garam masala! I think I’m in love…

    Reply

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