“Simplicity is the greatest sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci
Simple stir fries / dry sautés shall be showcased at Blogging Marathon (BM # 18) this week here : everyday curries that team up beautifully with Indian food, and use less than 1 teaspoon of oil all the while taking just 15 – 20 mins to put them together. How simpler than that can life be ?
Stay tuned for 3 days of simple curries : the first in the series is “Mixed Veg Curry” that’s a staple for lunch and teams well with Rasam Rice or even Curd Rice (If you are feeling too lazy to even chop veggies, use frozen mixture to whip up this deliciously simple and wonderful stir fry). The beauty of this curry is that you don’t need to stick to only the vegetables mentioned below : I put together those that go well and there are no definite quantities too to go by, esp if I am the only one who is to eat this for lunch.
Usage of onions / garlic / ginger is optional, but as we observe some part of the Chaurmasya Vrat(auspicious 4 months of the year), generally try to make this in a Jain style – sans onion and garlic. Lets get to this recipe then...
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Prep time – 10 mins
Cooking time – 10 mins
Serves – 1 adult + 1 child
Difficulty level – Easy
Serving Suggestions : Plain steamed Rice with Rasam orCurd rice or Dal
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Ingredients:
- French Beans – a handful
- Cauliflower – ½ cup – broken into florets
- Frozen green peas – a handful
- Potato – 1 medium – cubed.
- Salt to taste
- Oil – 1 tsp
- Red chilli powder – ½ tsp
- Mustard seeds – ½ tsp
- Asafoetida – a tiny pinch
- Amchur / Dry mango powder – ¼ tsp
Method:
1) Chop all vegetables into bite sized pieces
2) In a steamer, steam all the vegetables for 8 – 10 mins. Alternatively, you can blanch them till tender (but not mushy)
3) In a pan, heat oil. Splutter mustard seeds and add hing (asafoetida). Add the blanched veggies, red chilli powder, salt and amchur.
4) Saute for 4 -5 mins till well incorporated.
5) Top with coriander leaves.
Linking to:
- BM # 18
- My event Kitchen Chronicles Only Vegan hosted by Vardhini
- Akhila'sDish starts with "M"
- Chandrani'sCurries & Gravies
Chef Mireille says
quick and easy stir fry - perfect at any time!
Unknown says
Will go nice with rasam rice....Looks very tempting...
virunthu unna vaanga says
looking nice...
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meenab says
quick, easy and delicious. in my home mostly onion garlic is used less and its used in u can say bit extravagant dishes. daily use we dont put onion or garlic
Priya Suresh says
Can have this colourful stir fry with rotis and a bowl of rice anytime.
runnergirlinthekitchen.blogspot.com says
Crunchy colour full stir fry! A bowl of rice and loads of this.. perfect
Spice up the Curry says
looks very delicious
Srivalli says
That's an interesting mix of vegetables kalyani..though I have never attempted making one with such varieties..very healthy..
Archana says
Looks yum. as for the trip to Goa just tell me when.
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The Pumpkin Farm says
indeed Kalyani...simplicity is the greatest sophistication...loved this simple dish...
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Nalini's Kitchen says
Nice blend of veggies and a looks tempting,perfect with phulkas and rice....
Unknown says
I love and agree with the simplicity idea too
Padmajha says
Very healthy curry and I am sure it is a great combo for rice n roti...
preeti garg says
awesome and quick recipe for anytime meal
MySpicyKitchen says
Love simple curries and look forward to your recipes for the next two days.
Gayathri Kumar says
Very delicious stir fry...
Harini R says
simple, fast and easy!! love it!
Pavani says
Healthy & delicious curry.
divyagcp says
Quick easy and healthy stir fry.. Looks delicious.
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Vardhini says
Healthy stir fry Kalyani.
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sushma says
Nice and healthy
vaishali sabnani says
I hate mix veggies...but this one surely looks great...simple masalas are always pleasing.
A Kamalika Krishmy says
Quick and easy saute.. I do this when my pantry is almost on the verge of empty
Unknown says
Healthy and comfort meal with rasam rice for me..
Cool Lassi(e) says
A really colorful side-dish!