Beansprout Salad with Chargrilled Asparagus and Coconut

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Ingredients

Method

If using frozen broad beans, put them in a bowl, cover with water and leave to soak while you prepare the other ingredients.

If using fresh broad beans, bring the saucepan to the boil and blanch the beans for two-three minutes. Refresh in cold water and slip off the skins.

1. Rinse the beansprouts in cold water. Drop them into boiling water and allow to stand for a minute. Drain thoroughly,then refresh in very cold water to stop the cooking. Set aside.

2. Preheat a griddle pan on a medium high heat. Brush the asparagus with a little oil and place them on a griddle pan in a single layer. ( You may have to work in batches.) cook for two-three minutes turning occasionally, until tender but still crisp and light browned. Set aside.

3. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan until hot. Add the mustard and cumin seeds. Once they begin to pop and splutter add the curry leaves,garlic and ginger. Cook for a minute or so then add the drained broad beans with the chillies.

4. Add some salt with a dash of water to allow the beans to cook until just tender. When all the liquid has been absorbed, remove from the heat and set aside.

5. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the beansprouts, asparagus, broad bean mixture and the rest of the ingredients. Adjust the seasoning with more salt, sugar or lime juice, to taste.

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