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Garlic Chili Stir-Fry

A quick and fiery stir-fry with crispy garlic, dried chilies, and fresh green chilies, finished with curry leaves and mustard seeds for an aromatic kick.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
220
Protein
2g
Garlic Chili Stir-Fry
comfortingquickIndianAsianveganvegetariangluten-freedairy-free

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Peel and thinly slice the 8 garlic cloves. Slit the 4 green chilies lengthwise. Keep the 6 dried red chilies whole.

  2. Step 2

    Heat the 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 1 tsp mustard seeds and cook until they splutter, about 30 seconds.

  3. Step 3

    Add the 10 curry leaves and the dried red chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.

  4. Step 4

    Add the sliced garlic and green chilies. Stir-fry over medium heat until the garlic turns golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Season with the 0.5 tsp salt and toss everything together for another minute. Remove from heat and serve hot as a side or over rice.

Tools you’ll need

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula

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