Indian street-style noodles

Whip up this super-satisfying Indian street-style noodles within 30 minutes for a quick snack or a veggie-packed indulgent lunch!

Ingredients

500 gm noodles (I used Ching Hakka Noodles, available at most Indian grocery stores) - You can use any variety, just make sure to follow the package instructions for cooking the noodles.

Salt, to taste,

1 tsp oil (to coat the cooked noodles)

2 Tbsp oil (for cooking)

6 cloves of garlic, minced

1 tbsp ginger, freshly grated

5 scallions, finely chopped (greens and whites separated, some greens reserved for garnish)

1 green chili pepper, any variety (I use Thai chili), finely chopped

1 medium onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup carrots, cut into thin strips

1 medium bell pepper, cut into thin strips

1 cup cabbage, thinly shredded (I used purple cabbage, any variety will do)

2 Tbsp dark soy sauce

1 tsp Chili-garlic sauce (adjust quantity according to your preference)

Salt, to taste

Ground white pepper, 1 tsp

1 tsp sugar

Instructions

1. Heat a large pot of water, add some salt as soon as the water begins to boil

2. Add the noodles and cook until 2 minutes before al dente. Once the strands separate from each other, it is a good time to drain the water from the noodles using a colander. Rinse the noodles with cold water to stop the cooking process, drizzle the oil and toss the noodles around and set them aside

3. Heat a large skillet on medium-high, add oil, ginger, garlic and chili pepper and stir for a minute, until fragrant

4. Increase heat to high, add the scallion whites, onions, cabbage, carrots, bell pepper and continue to sauté stirring continuously

5. Add salt, ground white pepper, soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce and sweetener and toss well for 2 minutes, stirring continuously

6. Add the cooked noodles and toss well with a pair of tongs, breaking up any clumps of noodles as you go, until the noodles are entirely coated with the veggies and sauce, taking care the noodles don’t stick to the bottom of the skillet. Continue tossing the noodles in high heat for 2-3 minutes

7. Turn off heat, sprinkle the scallion greens, taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot with some extra hot sauce, if you like