Step 1

Take your asparagus and snap off the woody ends. It should naturally snap where the spear becomes tender.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the yoghurt, curry powder and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly.

Step 3

Finely slice your chilli. Remove the curry leaves from the tough stem.

Step 4

Put a large frying pan on a high heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Put a small frying pan or saucepan on a medium heat and add the butter.

Step 5

After a minute, add the asparagus to the large frying pan. You're going to pan fry it until the asparagus turns a vibrant green colour all over.

Step 6

Meanwhile, once your butter has melted in the other pan, turn the heat to high and add your chilli and curry leaves. You're going to cook this until the curry leaves go crispy and translucent.

Step 7

Once your asparagus has turned bright green, transfer it to a platter and arrange nicely. Drop dollops of the spiced yoghurt over the asparagus. Using a dessert spoon, scoop up the curry leaves and chilli and scatter over the platter. Then drizzle the butter over the asparagus, ensuring you scoop the brown crumbs which are the milk solids which have a delicious nutty flavour. Sprinkle over the crispy shallots, season with salt and serve immediately.