Simple Stir Fries - Vinaya's Culinary Delights

Drumstick Sweet and Spicy Curry Recipe

Posted on July 18, 2018 by vinaya

This Sweet and spicy Drumstick preparation holds fond memories of childhood. There was a huge Drumstick tree in our backyard and my mother would pluck the fresh drumsticks to make this curry which goes well with Rice or with Rotis.

Ingredients :

2 Drumsticks
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp Mustard
2 Red chillies broken into bits
Salt
7 tbsps Jaggery syrup

Method :

Devein the Drumsticks, and wash them. Chop them into two inch long pieces. Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard and after it splutters add the broken red chilly bits. Toss. Add the Drumstick pieces, salt and a glass of water. Cook till done. Add the jaggery syrup and boil well for a couple of minutes. Serve when hot.

Colocassia Stem and Yam Stir Fry

Posted on July 12, 2018July 12, 2018 by vinaya

Known for its high content of Calcium, the stalk or stem of the Colocassia leaves can be turned into a stir fry. One can make it without addition of other vegetables or like the one I have made with Yam.

Ingredients :

20 Colocassia Stems
25 tiny pieces of Yam
3 Dry red chillies broken
15 garlic cloves crushed gently
1 tbsp oil
Salt

Method :

String the stems clean. Wash and chop into one inch size pieces. Chop the Yam into tiny cubes. Heat oil. Add the crushed garlic and roast to a rich golden brown. Drop in the broken red chilly bits. Toss. Add the chopped stem and Yam. Sprinkle salt and add half a glass of water. Cover and cook till done.

Colocassia Roll Upkari /Stir Fry Recipe

Posted on July 12, 2018 by vinaya

The Colocassia Roll made with Rice and Split Pigeon peas can either be sliced and roasted or crumbled and turned into a stir fry. The recipe has already been posted under ‘Coconut Based Dishes’ of this website and has also been posted at the end of this recipe for easy access. Posting the recipe to the Stir fry today.

Ingredients :

1 log of Colocassia Roll
1 Onion
1 Dry red chilly broken into two
2 tsps Oil
Salt
1 tsp Mustard

Method :

Crumble the Colocassia Roll with your fingers. Chop the onions fine. Heat oil in a pan. Add the spoon of mustard and after it splutters add the onions, broken Red chilly and salt. Roast till translucent. Tip in the crumbled Colocassia Roll and mix well. Heat thoroughly and serve hot.

Rice and Split Pigeon peas Pathrado /Colocassia leaves roll Recipe – 1

Sliced Ivygourd Stir Fry Recipe

Posted on July 5, 2018 by vinaya

This delicious stir fry goes well with Dal Rice or even with Chapatis. The seasoning of Garlic, the slight spiciness of chilly powder and the mild crunchiness of the Ivygourd is simply amazing!

Ingredients :

500 gms Ivygourd
20 garlic cloves crushed gently
1 heaped tsp chilly powder
Salt
3 tbsps Oil

Method :

Wash the Ivygourd and snip off the ends. Slice it thinly and sprinkle with salt. Mix thoroughly. Heat oil in a pan. Add the crushed garlic and roast to a rich golden brown. Drop in the chilly powder. Toss and immediately add the sliced Ivygourd. Mix thoroughly and transfer to the microwave. Set microwave on Power cook for twelve minutes. Remove after six minutes. Mix and microwave again for another six minutes. Alternatively, you can roast it on a gentle flame on the stove till done.

Chana Stir fry Recipe

Posted on June 18, 2018 by vinaya

Chana or Black Bengal Gram is a versatile lentil. A variety of dishes can be made from it. Though a Chana Stir Fry can be made in a number of ways, my favourite one is with sautéed onions. I like it with a dash of lemon and a sprinkling of coriander leaves.

Ingredients :

200 gms Chana/Black Bengal Gram
2 large onions
5 green chillies
Juice of half a lemon
3 tbsps grated coconut
3 tbsps oil
1 tsp mustard
2 sprigs curry leaves
A pinch of Haldi /turmeric
Salt.
Coriander leaves

Method :

Wash and soak the Chana for eight hours. Pressure cook it with salt. Chop onions and green chillies fine. Heat oil. Drop in the mustard and after it splutters add the green chillies, Curry leaves and onions. Roast till translucent. Add the Haldi. Toss. Drop in the boiled Chana. Adjust salt. Cook till all the water is absorbed. Tip in the coconut and mix. Heat well. Switch off. Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves.

Potato and Onion Stir fry Recipe

Posted on June 14, 2018 by vinaya

This simple Potato and Onion Stir fry is a saviour when one runs out of vegetables. It goes well with Rice, Roti and even with Dosa or bread. Simple, easy yet delicious!

Ingredients :

5 medium sized potatoes
3 medium sized onions
5 dry red chillies broken into bits
A pinch of Haldi /turmeric
1 tsp mustard
3 tbsps Coconut oil
Salt

Method :

Deskin the potatoes and wash them thoroughly. Slice them lengthwise. Wash them again to remove all the starch. Slice the onions. Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard and after it splutters add the broken red chilly bits and toss. Drop in the onions and salt. Roast till translucent. Add the haldi, toss and tip in the potatoes. Mix well. Add half a glass of water, cover and cook on a slow flame till done.

French Beans Garlic Stir Fry Recipe

Posted on June 6, 2018 by vinaya

This French Beans Garlic Stir Fry is a favourite at home. It is simple, delicious and so easy to make. Coconut oil adds flavour to the dish. It goes well with rice as well. I like to have it as a meal by itself!

Ingredients :

250 gms French Beans
25 cloves garlic
4 dry red chillies
Salt
2 tbsps oil

Method :

String the French Beans wash and slit them lengthwise. Chop them into one inch bits. Crush the garlic gently and break the red chillies into bits. Heat oil. Add the garlic and roast to a rich golden brown. Drop in the red chilly bits. Toss. Add the chopped French Beans, salt and half a glass of water. Mix, cover and cook till done. Serve hot.

Farmyard beans and Potato Stir fry Recipe

Posted on May 26, 2018 by vinaya

The simplest, healthiest and easiest dish is a stir fry. Use of minimum oil and spices brings out the inherent flavours of the dish. Posting a delicious Farmyard Beans and potato stir fry/ upkari today which can be enjoyed with Rice, Roti or even as a meal by itself.

Ingredients :

250 gms Farmyard Beans
1 large Potato
1tbsp Coconut oil
1 heaped tsp mustard
A pea sized piece of hing /asafoetida powdered
3 dry red chillies broken into bits
Salt

Method :

String the Farmyard Beans and wash them. Chop them into one inch sized bits. Deskin potato, wash and slice it lengthwise into one inch bits too. Heat oil in a pan. Drop in the mustard. After it splutters add the broken red chilly bits and Hing. Toss. Tip in the vegetables, salt and half a glass of water. Cover and cook on a high flame till done.

Ridgegourd peel and potato stir fry Recipe

Posted on May 11, 2018 by vinaya

Most of the vitamins lie in the peels, so I try to make use of them as much as I can. Posting a Ridgegourd and potato stir fry today. It is delicious, easy to make and healthy!

Ingredients :

500 gms Ridge gourd
1 large potato
2 dry red chillies
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp mustard
A pinch of Hing/asafoetida
Salt

Method :

Scrape the Ridgegourd. Wash thoroughly and peel it. Chop the peel lengthwise into tiny bits. Deskin the potato and chop it in a similar way. Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard. After it splutters add the broken red chilly bits and toss. Add the hing. Drop in the chopped peel and potato. Add half a glass of water and salt. Cook till done. Serve hot.

Ivygourd Stir fry Recipe

Posted on May 8, 2018September 26, 2018 by vinaya

This Ivygourd Stir Fry is a common dish made in South Indian homes. It is the seasoning of coconut oil that makes it so delicious! Simple and tasty, I can make a meal of it!

Ingredients :

250 gms Ivygourd
3 dry red chillies
1 tbsp coconut oil
1tsp mustard
Salt
2 heaped tbsps grated coconut

Method :

Wash and snip the ends of the Ivygourd. Slice them and keep aside. Hear oil in a pan. Add the mustard. After it splutters add the broken red chilly bits and toss. Drop in the sliced Ivygourd and salt. Add half a glass of water and cook till done. Garnish with grated coconut. Serve hot.