Steamed Asparagus

Asparagus , a spring vegetable known as Satavari in India, is considered to be very nutritious.
This can be cooked in many ways.
While buying asparagus, make sure that the stalks are rounded, should always have firm , thin stems, with dark Green or purplish colour closed tips.

Ingredients

2 bunch asparagus
1 tbsp butter
1/2 shallot finely chopped
3 tbsp cold butter
2 tsp soya sauce
1 tsp pepper

Method

Holding the stalk at both ends , bend gently until it breaks on it's own.
Discard the hard portion of the stalk.
Steam the asparagas until tender.
Take a pan , melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and cook until soft.
Remove from heat and whisk 3 tbsp cold butter  and add soya sauce.
Transfer the steamed asparagus on a platter and pour the above .
Season with pepper.