desi chinese noodles recipe | desi hakka noodles | desi masala style noodles with detailed photo and video recipe. basically an extended version of hakka noodles recipes with a hint of desi masala for indian taste buds. it mainly includes the same set of ingredients and vegetables as the chinese version of noodles but topped with extra masala as it is prepared by street vendors. it can be an ideal lunch box meal or even lite dinner if not as an ideal party starter or appetiser.
desi chinese noodles recipe | desi hakka noodles | desi masala style noodles with step by step photo and video recipe. noodles recipes are always been one of the favourite recipes from the indo chinese cuisine. even though it is an indian version of chinese recipes, it generally follows the same technique and style of preparing any noodles or fried rice. yet there is some extended and alternative version to these chinese noodles variant and the desi chinese noodles recipe is one of the popular street food recipes.
well, many would argue that most of the indo chinese recipes are anyway desi style chinese recipes. i would partially agree to it. this is because in indo chinese recipes the ingredients are still very much authentic to chinese cuisine. whereas, in this version, the set of ingredients is extended to get the desi masala taste. for instance, i have specifically used pepper and red chilli powder which gives you the extra zing or chatpata taste as any indian street food. i also wanted to add the garam masala or chatpata chaat masala but i felt it could be very spicy with chilli sauce and green chilli. having said that if you have an appetite for a spicy craving you may add a pinch of it. make sure it does not overpower the other sauces and ingredients.
furthermore, some more additional tips, steps, suggestions and variants to the desi hakka noodles. firstly, the choice of noodles is very critical for this recipe. i have used chings dry noodles and they are perfect for any type of noodles recipe. note that this is not a promotional post and i am not promoting it. secondly, while you prepare the desi sauce you may also add a pinch of garam masala to it. this makes it more flavoured with more desi taste. lastly, avoid
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desi chinese noodles recipe | desi hakka noodles | desi masala style noodles
Ingredients
for boiling noodles:
- water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pack hakka noodle
for the sauce:
- 2 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tsp chilli sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- ½ tsp chilli powder
- ¼ tsp pepper powder
- ½ tsp salt
for noodles:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 3 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 inch ginger, chopped
- 2 tbsp spring onion, chopped
- 1 chilli, slit
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- ½ carrot, chopped
- ½ capsicum, chopped
- 5 beans, chopped
- ¼ cup cabbage, shredded
- 2 tbsp spring onion, chopped
Instructions
how to boil noodles:
- firstly, in a large vessel take water, 1 tsp salt and get to a boil.
- now add 1 pack hakka noodle and boil for 2 minutes. refer to the package instructions to know the cooking time.
- once the noodles cook to al dente, then drain off.
- rinse with cold water to stop from further cooking.
- add 1 tsp oil and mix well. this prevents from noodles sticking to each other.
how to make spicy sauce for noodles:
- firstly, in a small bowl take 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tsp chilli sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp vinegar.
- also add ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder and ½ tsp salt.
- mix well making sure everything is well combined.
how to make veg chowmein noodles:
- firstly, in a large wok heat 2 tbsp oil add 3 clove garlic, 2 inch ginger, 2 tbsp spring onion and 1 chilli.
- stir fry on high flame.
- now add ½ onion and cook slightly without browning the onions.
- further add ½ carrot, ½ capsicum, 5 beans and stir fry making sure the vegetables are crunchy.
- add in boiled noodles, prepared sauce mix and ¼ cup cabbage.
- mix well combining everything well.
- also, add 2 tbsp spring onion and give a final mix.
- finally, enjoy desi noodles when it is still hot.
Nutrition
how to make desi hakka noodles with step by step photo:
how to boil noodles:
- firstly, in a large vessel take water, 1 tsp salt and get to a boil.
- now add 1 pack hakka noodle and boil for 2 minutes. refer to the package instructions to know the cooking time.
- once the noodles cook to al dente, then drain off.
- rinse with cold water to stop further cooking.
- add 1 tsp oil and mix well. this prevents from noodles sticking to each other.
how to make spicy sauce for noodles:
- firstly, in a small bowl take 2 tbsp tomato sauce, 1 tsp chilli sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp vinegar.
- also add ½ tsp chilli powder, ¼ tsp pepper powder and ½ tsp salt.
- mix well making sure everything is well combined.
how to make veg chowmein noodles:
- firstly, in a large wok heat 2 tbsp oil add 3 clove garlic, 2 inch ginger, 2 tbsp spring onion and 1 chilli.
- stir fry on high flame.
- now add ½ onion and cook slightly without browning the onions.
- further add ½ carrot, ½ capsicum, 5 beans and stir fry making sure the vegetables are crunchy.
- add in boiled noodles, prepared sauce mix and ¼ cup cabbage.
- mix well combining everything well.
- also, add 2 tbsp spring onion and give a final mix.
- finally, enjoy desi chinese noodles when it is still hot.
notes:
- firstly, make sure now to overcook the noodles, as they turn mushy while stir-frying.
- also, add vegetables of your choice to make it nutritious.
- additionally, mixing the sauce and adding at once keeps noodles moist.
- finally, desi chinese noodles taste great when served hot and spicy.