Homemade Chowmein Recipe | Street Style Veg Noodles at Home

Craving those spicy, smoky, and utterly addictive street style chowmein noodles? With this Homemade Chowmein Recipe, you can make the iconic veg noodles you love from Indian street stalls—right in your own kitchen! Loaded with fresh veggies, tossed in a bold savory sauce, and ready in just 20 minutes, this chowmein is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a party snack.

✨ Why You’ll Love This Chowmein

• ✅ Bursting with Indo-Chinese street food flavor

• ✅ Crisp-tender vegetables in every bite

• ✅ Quick and easy—ready in just 20 minutes

• ✅ Perfect for weeknight dinners or lunchboxes

• ✅ Fully customizable with your favorite veggies & sauce

📋 Ingredients for Street Style Veg Chowmein

• 200 gms Hakka noodles (or any long noodles)

• 1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup carrot, julienned

• 1/2 cup capsicum (bell pepper), thinly sliced

• 1/2 cup onion, sliced

• 2–3 spring onions, chopped (whites & greens separated)

• 2 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp tomato ketchup

• 1 tsp red chili sauce (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp vinegar

• 2–3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1/2 inch ginger, julienned

• 2 tbsp oil (preferably sesame or any neutral oil)

• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder

• Salt, to taste

Homemade Chowmein Recipe

👩‍🍳 How to Make Chowmein at Home – Step-by-Step

Step 1: Boil the Noodles

• Boil noodles as per packet instructions with a little salt and oil.

• Drain and rinse with cold water. Drizzle a little oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2: Prep Your Veggies

• Slice all vegetables thinly for that authentic street style chowmein texture.

• Keep everything ready—this recipe cooks fast!

Step 3: Stir-Fry

• Heat oil in a large wok or pan on high flame.

• Add chopped garlic, ginger, and the white part of spring onions. Sauté for 30 seconds till aromatic.

• Toss in sliced onions, carrots, cabbage, and capsicum.

• Stir-fry on high heat for 2–3 minutes only—they should remain crisp, not soggy.

Homemade Chowmein Recipe

Step 4: Add the Noodles & Sauce

• Add boiled noodles to the pan.

• Pour in soy sauce, chili sauce, ketchup, vinegar, black pepper, and required salt.

• Toss everything quickly, ensuring the noodles are well-coated and veggies are evenly distributed.

Step 5: Finish & Serve

• Garnish with green spring onion.

• Serve hot and fresh!

Pro Tip: Cook everything on high heat and keep tossing for that signature smoky, street-style flavor.

🥢 Serving Suggestions

• Serve these hot veg chowmein noodles with extra chili sauce or a side of manchurian gravy.

• Great as a main dish or as part of an Indo-Chinese meal spread.

📝 Recipe Variations

• Add mushrooms, bean sprouts, or baby corn for more veggie goodness.

• For extra protein, toss in tofu or paneer cubes.

• Love it spicy? Add a chopped green chili when stir-frying.

🌱 Make It Vegan

• This homemade chowmein recipe is naturally vegan—just check your noodle and sauce ingredients!

❄️ Storage Tips

• Best enjoyed fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.

• Reheat in a hot pan for best results—avoid microwaving to keep that original texture.

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