Stir-fried Vegetables with Peanuts and Mustard-Ginger Sauce

Stir-fried Vegetables with Peanuts and Mustard-Ginger Sauce is a medium Indian recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Pankaj Sharma on YouTube.

Prep: 20 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 50 min

Cost: $4.52 total, $1.13 per serving

Ingredients

  • 200 g white cabbage (finely shredded)
  • 1 unit red bell pepper (cut into strips)
  • 100 g frozen peas (thawed)
  • 1 unit medium onion (sliced)
  • 2 unit garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 unit green chili (seeded and finely chopped (optional))
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil (peanut or sunflower)
  • 20 g roasted peanuts (coarsely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • to taste salt
  • to taste ground black pepper
  • 50 ml water

Instructions

  1. Preparing the vegetables

    Shred the cabbage, cut the bell pepper into strips, chop the onion, garlic, ginger, chili and coarsely chop the peanuts. Thaw the peas if needed.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Sauté the aromatics

    Heat the oil in the wok over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until it becomes translucent (about 3 minutes).

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: medium

  3. Add garlic, ginger, chili and mustard

    Stir in the chopped garlic, grated ginger, chili and Dijon mustard. Stir‑fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: medium

  4. Cook the vegetables

    Add the cabbage, bell pepper and peas. Stir‑fry for 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

    Time: PT7M

    Temperature: medium

  5. Deglaze and season

    Pour in the water, soy sauce and sugar. Mix and let simmer for 3 minutes for the flavors to meld.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: medium

  6. Finish with peanuts and lemon

    Stir in the roasted peanuts, lemon juice and fresh cilantro. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

    Time: PT2M

  7. Rest

    Let the dish rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving so the flavors stabilize.

    Time: PT7M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
6 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
5 g

Dietary info: Vegetarian, Vegan (if gluten‑free soy sauce), Gluten‑free (use tamari), Dairy‑free, low-calorie, high-fiber

Allergens: peanuts, soy

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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Stir-fried Vegetables with Peanuts and Mustard-Ginger Sauce

Recipe by Pankaj Sharma

A vegetarian dish inspired by South Indian cuisine, combining cabbage, bell pepper, peas and roasted peanuts, all tossed in a fragrant mustard-ginger sauce. Quick to prepare, flavorful and full of crunchy textures.

MediumIndianServes 4

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Source Video
17m
Prep
16m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
43m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$4.52
Total cost
$1.13
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Sauté the onions without burning them.
  • Do not overcook the vegetables to preserve crunch.
  • Add the peanuts at the end of cooking so they stay crunchy.

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for hot oil: avoid splatters.
  • Use a sharp knife to prevent cuts.

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