For: Nitra Cumin Seed (Jeera)

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.

04 · Spices & Masalas

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the oil

    Heat the oil in a wide pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Temper the seeds

    Add the cumin seed and mustard seed, frying until the mustard crackles and the cumin turns fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the vegetables

    Tip in the sliced vegetables and stir-fry over high heat for 5–6 minutes until just tender.

  4. 4

    Season

    Season with salt to taste.

  5. 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.