10 Vegetable stirfry recipes ( for 2+ toddlers & kids )
Recipe #1 – Green Beans stirfry
Ingredients: ( for #1 – green beans stirfry )
1 cup – green beans ( cut into 1 inch pieces )
2 tsp – oil
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
pinch – chilli powder
salt to taste
2 tsp – oil
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
pinch – chilli powder
salt to taste
Method:
Step 1) Heat a fry pan and pour 2 tsp oil..
Step 2) Add 1 cup green beans (cut into 1inch pieces) and stirfry until soft ( takes 3 – 5 minutes )..
Step 3) Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, pinch of chilli powder, 1/4 tsp coriander powder, salt. Cook for 2 minutes..
Once ready, place on a plate and let it cool .. Serve when slightly warm .. You can serve
Recipe #2 – Cauliflower & Peas stirfry
Ingredients: ( for #2 – cauliflower & peas stirfry )
1 cup – cauliflower ( cut into small pieces )
1/4 cup – peas
2 tsp – oil
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
pinch – chilli powder
salt to taste
1/4 cup – peas
2 tsp – oil
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
pinch – chilli powder
salt to taste
Method:
Step 1) Heat a fry pan and pour 2 tsp oil..
Step 2) Add 1 cup chopped cauliflower and cook until soft ( takes 3 – 4 minutes ) ..
Step 3) Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, pinch of chilli powder, 1/4 tsp coriander powder, salt. Cook for 2 minutes..
Step 4) Add 1/4 cup peas and cook until soft .. ( takes 3 – 4 minutes ) ..
Once ready, place on a plate and let it cool .. Serve when slightly warm ..
Recipe #3 – Broccoli Stirfry
Ingredients: ( for #3 – broccoli fry )
1 cup – broccoli ( cut into small pieces )
2 tsp – oil
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
pinch – chilli powder or pepper
salt to taste
2 tsp – oil
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
pinch – chilli powder or pepper
salt to taste
Method:
Step 1) Heat a fry pan and pour 2 tsp oil..
Step 2) Add 1 cup chopped broccoli and fry until soft on medium-heat ( takes 4 – 5 minutes ) ..
Step 3) Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, pinch of chilli powder, 1/4 tsp coriander powder, salt. Cook for 2 minutes..
Step 4) Once ready, remove from heat .. Serve when slightly warm ..
Recipe #4 – Lady’s finger (okra/bhindi) stirfry
Ingredients: ( for #4 – lady’s finger (okra) fry )
1 cup – lady’s finger (okra/bhindi) ( cut into thin 1 inch pieces )
2 tsp – oil
1 – onion ( chopped )
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
1/4 tsp – cumin powder
pinch – chilli powder or pepper
salt to taste
2 tbsp – water
2 tsp – oil
1 – onion ( chopped )
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
1/4 tsp – cumin powder
pinch – chilli powder or pepper
salt to taste
2 tbsp – water
Method:
Step 1) Heat a fry pan and pour 2 tsp oil..
Step 2) Add 1 chopped onion and cook until soft ..
Step 3) Add 1 cup thinly sliced lady’s finger (okra/bhindi) and cook for 5 – 6 minutes until soft ..
Step 4) Add 1/4 tsp turmeric,1/4 tsp cumin powder, pinch of chilli, 1/4 tsp coriander powder, salt. Mix 1 minute..
Step 5) Add 2 tbsp of water and cook on medium-heat for 5 minutes ( or until it looks dry ) ..
Once dry, take out to a plate and serve when slightly warm ..
Recipe #5 – Carrot & Cabbage stirfry
Ingredients: ( for #5 – carrot cabbage stirfry )
1/2 cup – carrot ( finely chopped )
1/2 cup – cabbage ( finely chopped )
2 tsp – oil
2 tbsp – onion ( finely chopped )
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – cumin powder
pinch – chilli powder or pepper
salt to taste
1 tbsp – water
1/2 cup – cabbage ( finely chopped )
2 tsp – oil
2 tbsp – onion ( finely chopped )
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – cumin powder
pinch – chilli powder or pepper
salt to taste
1 tbsp – water
Method:
Step 1) Heat a fry pan and pour 2 tsp oil..
Step 2) Add 2 tbsp finely chopped onion and cook until soft ..
Step 3) Add 1/2 cup chopped carrot, 1/2 cup chopped cabbage and cook for 5 minutes on medium-heat..
Step 4) Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, pinch of chilli powder, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, salt. Cook for 2 minutes..
Step 5) Add a tbsp of water and cook on medium-heat for 3 minutes ( or until it looks dry ) ..
Once ready, take out to a plate .. Serve when slightly warm ..
Recipe #6 – Spinach ( palak ) stirfry
Ingredients: ( for #6 – spinach (palak) stirfry )
1 cup – spinach or any green leaf ( chopped )
2 tsp – oil
1 – garlic (chopped)
2 tbsp – onion ( chopped )
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
1/4 tsp – cumin powder
salt to taste
2 tsp – oil
1 – garlic (chopped)
2 tbsp – onion ( chopped )
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
1/4 tsp – cumin powder
salt to taste
Method:
Step 1) Heat a fry pan and pour 2 tsp oil..
Step 2) Add 1 chopped garlic, 2 tbsp chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes ..
Step 3) Add 1 cup chopped spinach (palak) or any leafy vegetable and mix.
Step 4) Cover and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat ..
Step 5) Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp cumin powder, 1/4 tsp coriander powder, salt. Cook for 3 minutes..
Once ready, place on a plate and let it cool.. Serve when slightly warm ..
Recipe #7 – Potato & Beans stirfry
Ingredients: ( for #7 – potato & bean stirfry )
1- potato ( chopped)
1/2 cup – green beans
2 tsp – oil
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
1/4 tsp – chilli powder or pepper
salt to taste
1/4 cup – water
1/2 cup – green beans
2 tsp – oil
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
1/4 tsp – chilli powder or pepper
salt to taste
1/4 cup – water
Method:
Step 1) Heat a fry pan and pour 2 tsp oil..
Step 2) Add 1 chopped potato, 1/2 cup chopped beans and cook for 3 minutes on medium-heat ..
Step 3) Add 1/4 cup water and cook on medium-heat for 5 minutes ( or until potato becomes soft) ..
Step 4) Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, pinch of chilli powder, 1/4 tsp coriander powder, salt. Cook for 3 minutes..
Once ready, take out to a plate and Serve when slightly warm ..
Recipe #8 – Mixed vegetable stirfry
Ingredients: ( for #8 – mixed vegetable stirfry )
1/4 cup – carrot ( chopped)
1/4 cup – green beans ( chopped )
2 tbsp – peas
2 tbsp – corn
2 tsp – oil
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
1/4 tsp – chilli powder or pepper
salt to taste
1/4 cup – water
1/4 cup – green beans ( chopped )
2 tbsp – peas
2 tbsp – corn
2 tsp – oil
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – coriander powder
1/4 tsp – chilli powder or pepper
salt to taste
1/4 cup – water
Method:
Step 1) Heat a fry pan and pour 2 tsp oil..
Step 2) Add 1/4 cup chopped carrot, 1/4 cup chopped beans, 2 tbsp peas, 2 tbsp corn and cook for 2 minutes ..
Step 3) Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, pinch of chilli powder,1/4 tsp coriander powder, salt. Cook for 2 minutes..
Step 4) Add 1/4 cup water and cook on medium-heat for 8 minutes ( or until it becomes soft ) ..
Once ready, takeout to a plate.. Serve when slightly warm ..
Recipe #9 – Beetroot stirfry
Ingredients: ( for #9 – beetroot stirfry )
1 cup – beetroot (cut into 1 inch pieces)
2 tsp – oil
1/4 tsp – mustard seeds
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – chilli powder or pepper
pinch of salt
2 tsp – oil
1/4 tsp – mustard seeds
1/4 tsp – turmeric powder
1/4 tsp – chilli powder or pepper
pinch of salt
Method:
Step 1) Heat a fry pan and pour 2 tsp oil
Step 2) Add 1/4 tsp mustard seeds ..
Step 3) Add 1 cup beetroot ( cut into 1 inch pieces ) and cook for 3 minutes on medium-heat ..
Step 4) Add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, pinch of chilli powder, pinch of salt and mix for a minute ..
Step 5) Cover and cook on low-heat for 8 minutes ( or until the beetroot becomes soft )
Once ready, takeout to a plate and serve when slightly warm ..
Recipe #10 – Cluster Beans ( guar/kothavara) stirfry
Ingredients: ( for #10 – cluster beans stirfry )
1 cup – cluster beans (guar / kothavara / govar)
(cut into thin 1 inch pieces )
2 tsp – oil
1 – onion chopped
1 sprig – curry leaves
1/4 tsp – mustard seeds
salt to taste
(cut into thin 1 inch pieces )
2 tsp – oil
1 – onion chopped
1 sprig – curry leaves
1/4 tsp – mustard seeds
salt to taste
note: Indian names of cluster beans include ( guar, kothavara, kothamara, goruchikkudu, gori kayi, guar-ki-phalli, jhar sim, govar, govari, guanra chhuin, guara-di-phalli )
Method:
Step 1) Heat a fry pan and pour 2 tsp oil
Step 2) Add 1 chopped onion, 1/4 tsp mustard seeds, some curry leaves and cook for 2 minutes ..
Step 3) Add 1 cup cluster beans ( guar / kothavara ) cut into 1 inch pieces and fry for 3 minutes ..
Step 4) Cover and cook on low-heat for 10 minutes or until it becomes soft ..
Step 5) Add salt to taste, fry for 2 minutes and turn off..
Once ready, takeout to a plate.. Serve when slightly warm ..
