Stir Fry Veg Hakka Noodles
Stir Fry Veg Hakka Noodles is famous street food in India, also called Chow mein. It is kids’ favorite food, so why not prepare restaurant-type, healthy, Veg noodles prepared at home rather than buying from restaurants.
Ingredients
Noodles (Plain or Hakka noodles 1 pack)
Onion – 1 chopped lengthwise
Garlic – 2 tsp Finely chopped
Cabbage – finely chopped 1 cup
Capsicum – All Colours 1 cup
Carrot – 2 grated
Soya Sauce 2 Tsp
Tomato ketchup – 1 Tsp
Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
Salt – according to taste
Olive Oil – 1 Tsp
Method
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Boil 5 cups of water in a pan with some salt and few drops of oil, add noodles and bring it to boil.
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Cook noodles according to packet instruction or till the noodles are soft and break easily by finger.
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When the noodles are done strain them in a colander, rinse them in cold water.
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Add a few drops of oil and toss the noodles gently, by this method the noodles do not get sticky.
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Cool the noodles completely before adding them to the vegetables.
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In another pan heat 2 tsp of olive oil and add chopped garlic and saute for a few seconds.
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Now add all the chopped vegetables and onions stir fry for about 1-2 minutes in the high flame by continuously stirring the veg to prevent them from burning.
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The vegetables should retain their crispness, so take care not to overcook them.
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Reduce the flame once the vegetables are stir-fried and add pepper powder, salt, and soya sauce along with the boiled noodles.
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Increase the flame and keep on tossing the noodles, add 1 tsp of tomato ketchup if you want to give some sweetness to the noodles.
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You can garnish the noodles with chopped spring onions, and serve them hot.
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