noodles recipe with video and step by step photos. this is an easy and tasty recipe of veg noodles from indo chinese cuisine. this veg noodles recipe post shows detailed method with step by step pics & video to cook perfect non sticky noodles and then make veg noodles.
some noodle recipes are made with the stir-frying method. this vegetable noodles is also a stir-fried noodle recipe.
this version of veg noodles recipe is neither spicy nor hot but tastes very good. i have not added any chilli sauce but you can add if you want some spiciness in the noodles. the veggies can be of your choice. this noodle recipe also does not contain msg (mono sodium glutamate) or ajinomoto.
tips for making noodles recipe
- typically, while making any stir-fried dish, the heat has to be high and the ingredients have to be tossed and stirred continuously. while making such recipes at home, its better to use a wok or a pan with handles. so that its easy to lift & hold the pan with the handles, while tossing as well as when stirring.
- if possible use toasted sesame oil. it gives a good smoky flavor to the veg noodles recipe.
- use any good quality noodles. you can use whole wheat noodles or plain flour noodles. noodle recipe can also be made with hakka noodles. for a gluten free noodle recipe, you can use rice noodles or buckwheat flour noodles (soba noodles).
another very important point when making any noodles recipe is that the noodles have to be cooked perfectly and should be non sticky.
method to cook non sticky noodles
- first boil enough water with a bit of salt and ½ to 1 teaspoon oil.
- add the noodles and cook them.
- when the noodles are al dente or just about cooked, strain them in a colander. then rinse the noodles with fresh water. drain off the extra water.
- later, you can even add 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil on the cooked noodles. mix the oil gently with the noodles and keep aside. later use the boiled noodles in any stir fried noodle recipe.
serve the veg noodles steaming hot as it is or with some black bean sauce or tomato sauce. you can also serve the noodles with chilli paneer or mushroom manchurian or sweet and sour vegetables.
few more tasty noodles recipes !
- schezwan noodles – tasty stir-fried noodles made with mix veggies and schezwan sauce.
- chow mein– veg chow mein are stir-fried noodles with lots of veggies.
- hakka noodles – a popular street food recipe of hakka noodles and mix vegetables.
- chinese bhel – this recipe of chinese bhel is too delicious and tastes exactly like a chaat snack.
- american chop suey – this is one of the most popular fusion chinese recipe.
- chilli garlic noodles – easy recipe of noodles spiced up with red chili sauce, garlic and dry red chilies.
veg noodles recipe
INGREDIENTS FOR veg noodles recipe
for cooking noodles
- 150 to 200 grams noodles, whole wheat or plain flour
- 1.5 litres water, 5 to 6 cups water
- ½ teaspoon oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- some water for rinsing noodles
other ingredients for veg noodles
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 medium to large carrot - julienned or shredded (gajar) or ½ cup shredded carrots
- 2 to 3 medium spring onions - finely chopped (hara pyaaz) or ⅓ cup chopped spring onions
- 8 to 10 french beans - thinly sliced diagonally or finely chopped
- 1 small to medium capsicum - julienned or finely chopped (green bell pepper or shimla mirch) or ⅓ cup sliced capsicum
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic - finely chopped (lahsun) or 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 inch ginger - finely chopped (adrak) or 1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
- 1 to 2 tablespoon soy sauce or as required
- 1 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped celery OR 1 teaspoon chopped coriander (both of them have different flavors. celery will give a more chinese flavor and coriander will give an indianised taste)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons toasted sesame oil - can also use sunflower oil or any neutral flavored oil
- salt as required
- freshly powdered black pepper as required (kali mirch powder)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or mirin or white vinegar
HOW TO MAKE veg noodles recipe
cooking noodles
- first heat enough water in a pan with salt and few drops of oil.
- when the water comes to a boil, add the noodles.
- stir and allow to cook the noodles till they are just cooked or al dente.
- whilst the noodles are cooking, prepare the veggies.
- once the noodles are cooked well, drain them in a colander or sieve.
- then rinse the noodles in fresh water by placing the colander or sieve under fresh tap water.
- drain & keep aside.
making noodles recipe
- heat oil in a wok or pan.
- first add the garlic and ginger and stir fry on medium flame for some seconds.
- increase the flame to high & add the chopped spring onions.
- keep on stirring continuously and stir fry the onions till they become translucent.
- add the veggies - carrots, capsicum and french beans.
- continue to toss & stir fry on a high flame till the veggies are almost cooked.
- use a pan with handles as its better to lift it while tossing.
- you can also decrease the flame if the heat becomes too much too handle and then stir fry the veggies on a medium flame.
- some crunch should be there in the vegetables, so don't cook the vegetables till they become completely soft.
- add the soy sauce, celery, salt and pepper. stir and then add the noodles.
- keep on tossing and stirring till the veggies are mixed well with the noodles for minute or two. switch off the fire.
- check the taste and add more salt, black pepper or soy sauce if required.
- serve the veg noodles steaming hot as it is or with some black bean sauce or tomato sauce.
- you can also serve the noodles with veg manchurian or veg balls in hot garlic sauce.
RECIPE VIDEO
how to make noodles recipe
a) preparation and cooking noodles
1. rinse and shred or chop all the veggies. keep aside. the vegetables to be added are cabbage, carrots, beans, capsicum and spring onions.
2. then heat 5 to 6 cups water in a pan.
3. when the water comes to a boil, add salt.
4. next add oil. mix well.
5. then add the noodles.
6. boil till the noodles are cooked well.
7. check the doneness of noodles by pressing a few noodles or tasting them. they should be softened.
8. once the noodles are cooked well, drain them in a colander or sieve.
9. then rinse the noodles in fresh water.
10. drain & keep aside.
making veg noodles
11. heat toasted sesame oil in a wok or pan. first add the garlic and ginger. you can even use sunflower oil or any neutral flavoured oil instead of toasted sesame oil.
12. stir fry on medium flame for some seconds.
13. then increase the flame to high & add the chopped spring onions.
14. keep on stirring continuously and stir fry the onions till they become translucent.
15. then add thinly sliced french beans.
16. stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes on a medium to high flame.
17. then add the veggies – carrots, capsicum and cabbage.
18. continue to toss and stir fry on a medium to high flame till the veggies are almost cooked. its best to use a pan with handles as its better to lift it while tossing. you can also decrease the flame if the heat becomes too much too handle and then stir fry the veggies on a medium flame.
19. some crunch should be there in the vegetables, so don’t cook the vegetables till they become completely soft.
20. then add celery. you can skip celery if you do not have it.
21. next add soy sauce. mix well.
22. then next add salt and pepper.
23. stir and mix very well.
24. now add the cooked noodles.
25. keep on tossing and stirring till the veggies are mixed well with the noodles for minute or two. switch off the flame. check the taste and add more salt, black pepper or soy sauce if required.
26. then add rice vinegar or regular white vinegar. you can even skip vinegar if you want.
27. lastly add some chopped spring onion greens. mix well.
28. serve the veg noodles steaming hot as it is or with some black bean sauce or tomato sauce. you can also serve the noodles with veg manchurian or gobi manchurian or chilli paneer or paneer manchurian or veg balls in hot garlic sauce.
Can you please tell me the brand of noodles used in this recipe?
it is Red Dragon Organic Whole Wheat noodles.
Hi, i have to make noodles tomorrow morning for my sons class party. Is it ok to boil noodles the previous night?
yes sonam, you can boil the noodles before and refrigerate them. mix a few drops of oil in them so that they do not dry out. keep them covered in a container.
Thank you so much for this easy recipie…Actually I searched the recipie of noodles for my son….Anyway my son and me is happy with your recipie…..We expect more easy recipes again from you….
thanks a lot besty for sharing this feedback. nice to know.
This recipe is so delicious it was my first time to try cooking a noodle and thank God I have selected your recipe.. step by step demo made it much easiar and fun to cook.. thanks
thanks a lot Mariam and nice to know.
Hi, is there a substitute for vinegar? Please let me know.
some lemon juice can be added. or you can skip vinegar.
THanks u are my first choice for learning about any dish.. they r simple and easy too
Welcome Mithila. Thanks for your positive feedback.
I know this question is not at all related to the post.. could u please tell me what are kalonji seeds.. in some websites it is quoted as black jeera and in some websites they say it is black sesame.. and your clicks definitely speak a million words.. keep up the good work and keep inspiring novices like us..
thanks ashritha. kalonji is nigella seeds. in north india and eastern parts of india, they are called as kala jeera. but technically they are not kala jeera. kala jeera is bitter in taste and used in ayurvedic medicines. black sesame is til.
Thanks so much for replying.. that was helpful.. could you please do a post on rajma chawal?
Welcome Ashritha. We have posted 3 rajma recipes on the blog. plus there is a separate post on how to cook basmati rice.
Hi I want to make eggless noodles(u have mentioned 150 gms Chinese noodles that I want to make at home) at home can u pls share the recipe
hetal, are you looking for homemade noodles recipe or a mix veg chinese noodles. i do not have any recipe for homemade noodles with maida or atta. in veg noodles, i have posted veg hakka noodles – https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/vegetable-hakka-noodles-recipe/
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thanks a lot shaila. happy cooking.
Very nice website, very helpful for the beginners,
Thank you.
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Hi,
I tried this style for noodles for the first time and it turned out very nice!
Although I made some variations, regarding veggies & soy sauce, but the main idea I got from your recipe only, so thanks to you 🙂
On another note, I wanted to ask some thing.
The masala packets that come along with maggie/wai-wai etc, mention in ingredients- maltodextrin, glutamic acid, citric acid, malic acid, flavour enhancers 621/627.
Of all these, which ones really contribute to the flavours? (I was thinking about trying to reproduce the taste at home…)
thanks ruchi. i never use the masala packets, if any of them come in the packs that i buy. usually i buy noodles which come without any masala or spice packets. most of these masala packs have ajinomoto and its not good for health. what you can do is add your own masalas – like haldi, red chili powder, garam masala powder or any spice mix. add a bit of amhcur powder or lemon juice for a slight tang.
Yes, I think amchur will make a good substitute! Thanks..
And yes those readymade packets are harmful too apart from the reason that they contain some allergens (in my case).
This is another one of the plus factors of your blog that you always know the healthy (as well as the tasty) way around for the recipes…
Thanks once again!
thankyou so much ruchi 🙂
Yummy it’s very very easy thank you so much for a nice recipie
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What about green chillies in this dish can we use it for more spicy side, paste or chopped would be better? I tried lot’s of your dishes turned superb like all ur easy methods thanks
anand you could use chopped green chilies if you like spice 🙂 thankyou for your kind words and you are welcome.
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