Street Style Veg Chowmein - Desi Veg Chowmein Recipe

chowmein noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat noodles add fiber, while spaghetti is often more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a lower-sodium alternative.

Boil 5-6 cups of water in a big container and add 1 teaspoon of salt.

Once boiling, add the entire noodle bar without breaking it and boil for 5-6 minutes until 80-90% done.

Strain the noodles and wash under running water to stop cooking, then spread on a plate and sprinkle some oil over them.

In a kadai or wok, heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil over high flame.

Add 1 tablespoon of finely chopped garlic and fry for 30-40 seconds until rawness goes away.

Add 2-3 slit green chilies and spring onion whites, cooking for 1-2 minutes until slightly soft.

Add 1 carrot cut into long pieces and cook until slightly tender.

Add capsicum and cabbage, tossing to combine and cook briefly.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder and salt, mixing well.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of tomato sauce, 2 teaspoons of red chili sauce, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of schezwan sauce, mixing everything well.

Add the boiled noodles and gently mix for 1-2 minutes until well coated with the sauces and vegetables.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then add spring onion greens and toss a few more times.

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