Jeera Tempered Vegetable Stir-Fry
- Vegan
- Indian
- 20 min
- Serves 4
A fast, everyday stir-fry where a classic mustard-and-cumin tempering carries the whole dish.
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil
Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Temper the seeds
Add the cumin seed and mustard seed, frying until the mustard crackles and the cumin turns fragrant.
- 3
Add the vegetables
Tip in the sliced vegetables and stir-fry over high heat for 5–6 minutes until just tender.
- 4
Season
Season with salt to taste.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately as a quick side.
Nitra tip
Let the mustard seed finish crackling fully before adding the vegetables — it can splutter, so keep a lid handy nearby.
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