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
Ingredients
- 8 cloves garlic cloves
- 6 whole dried red chilies
- 4 whole green chilies
- 10 leaves curry leaves
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Peel and thinly slice the 8 garlic cloves. Slit the 4 green chilies lengthwise. Keep the 6 dried red chilies whole.
- 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
Add the 10 curry leaves and the dried red chilies. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
- 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
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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