Wednesday 16 April 2014

Veg Hakka Noodles

Veg Hakka Noodles

My little one turns 2 and this post is dedicated to her. Wanted to make something which she really enjoys eating.Time flies and mommy is  still in a stage of judging her likes and dislikes. I took a chance by preparing veg hakka noodles and she savoured it. It takes very less effort and simple recipes to please kids, sometimes. Her expression,when she said "Yummy", after eating it was priceless. Thank you my dear.
Here goes the recipe

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Ingredients 

Hakka noodles - 300 gms( I used chings and cooked as per the instructions on it)
Oil- about 4 tbsp + extra to brush the noodles after cooking and straining .
Garlic- 2 big cloves finely chopped
Onion - 1 med sized thinly sliced
Green chillies- 4 slit  (I made mine less spicy can alter to suit taste)
Carrot - 1 small Cut into thin strips
Spring onions-  2 cups finely chopped  (can be altered acc to taste)
Green bell pepper / Capsicum - 1 med cut into strips
Cabbage - about 1/2 a cup shredded.
Vinegar- 1 tsp
Chilly Sauce-2 tsp
Salt and pepper pwd - to taste

Cook the noodles as per the instructions on the packet or boil water in a big container with a tsp of oil and salt when it starts bubbling add the noodles and just cook it for 2 to 3 mins or till done, taking care not to over cook it. Once cooked strain it in a colander spread it on a wide plate and apply about a tsp of oil to prevent it from sticking together. Keep it aside.

heat  a big skillet on a high flame  add oil and once hot add chopped garlic then add sliced onions , green chillies once the onions are cooked , add Vinegar, chilly sauce,salt and pepper then add carrots and once carrots are half cooked add capsicum and cabbage. Cook until veggies are little crunchy. Do not over cook the veggies. Add spring onions cook for about 2 to 3 mins.Add  Then add cooked noodles to this and mix well. Serve hot with tomato ketchup or any cornflour based sauce .

This recipe serves 3

Note: 1. Adding Red bell peppers  to the dish  will give a nice colourful  dish.
          2. Soya sauce can be added when adding vinegar and chilly sauce. I Didn't add as i wanted white noodles.