Dhaba-Style Chowmein Recipe For Home Chefs

By Garima Johar

May 17, 2025

Indo-Chinese food became popular quite late in India, but children and adults have been gushing over chowmein for decades. It was and still is a crucial part of the street food scenes. Check out how to make dhaba-style chowmein at home.

Ingredients

300 grams of cooked noodles 1.5 tbsp ginger 2.5 tbsp oil 4-5 garlic cloves 1 cup chopped veggies 2.5 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp tomato ketchup 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp red, green chilli sauce Black pepper to taste Chopped green onion Salt to taste 1 tsp sugar

Step 1

Heat oil in a wok exposed to high heat. Saute ginger, garlic, and vegetables in it.

Step 2

Once vegetables are semi-cooked, add sauces.

Step 3

Add cooked noodles into the wok and toss vigorously.

Step 4

Add soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Toss the ingredients again.

Step 5

Turn off the flame after 2-3 minutes and plate the chowmein.

Step 6

Garnish the chowmein with green onions and enjoy.