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Brown Rice & Vegetable Stir-Fry

A quick, healthy Indian-style brown rice stir-fry loaded with colorful vegetables — perfect for a light, nutritious meal any day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Ready In 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 Plates
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Indian
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked Brown rice soaked 20–30 min if time permits
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 cup Onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Carrot (diced)
  • 1/2 cup Bell pepper (capsicum, any color, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Green beans (chopped) or peas optional
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger (finely chopped or minced)
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic (finely chopped or minced)
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder adjust as per taste
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice optional, for freshness
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (coriander) leaves chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • pan or kadhai
  • Pot for Rice
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Wash the brown rice, soak for 20–30 minutes (if time allows), then cook in 2 cups water until rice is done and water absorbed. Set aside and fluff with a fork.
  2. Heat oil in a pan or kadhai over medium heat. Add chopped onion, sauté until it becomes translucent.
  3. Add minced ginger and garlic. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add diced carrot, bell pepper, and green beans or peas. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
  5. Sprinkle turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well so the spices coat the vegetables.
  6. Add the cooked brown rice. Gently fold so rice and vegetables combine evenly.
  7. Cook on low flame for 2–3 minutes, allowing flavours to come together. Then turn off the heat.
  8. If using, drizzle lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Notes

You can use any seasonal vegetables you have — peas, beans, carrots, bell pepper. Leftover cooked brown rice works best. Serve with raita or plain yogurt for a balanced meal.