Cook the rice in salted boiling water, drain well and keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add garlic and onions; sauté for a minute.
Then add the mushrooms and asparagus and sauté for another 2 minutes on high heat.
Lower heat and season with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Remember that the rice has been cooked in salted water so add salt accordingly.
Add coriander leaves and stir well.
Add the rice and mix well to combine.
Serve with chilled cucumber raita/yoghurt dip.