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desi pub vegetarian szechuan recipe

Indian desi pub vegetarian szechuan recipe

Desi Pub Vegetarian Szechuan is a fusion of Indian and Chinese flavors, highlighting crisp vegetables cooked in a rich and spicy Szechuan sauce. Infused with garlic, chilies, and soy sauce, this dish delivers a punch of heat and bold flavors. It’s an ideal option for vegetarians looking for a satisfying, spicy main course or side dish.
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Prep Time 19 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the vegetarian "chicken":
  • 400g plant-based chicken substitute (soy chunks), cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
For the Szechuan sauce:
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced ginger
  • 2-3 dried red chilies, broken
  • 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, ground
  • 1 onion, cut into petals
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp Szechuan sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Method
 

  1. Marinate the plant-based chicken in soy sauce, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and garam masala for 15 minutes.
  2. Coat the marinated pieces with cornstarch.
  3. Heat oil in a wok and fry the coated pieces until crispy. Set aside.
  4. In the same wok, add more oil if needed. Fry garlic, ginger, dried chilies, and Sichuan peppercorns for 30 seconds.
  5. Add onion and bell pepper, stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  6. Add Szechuan sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and kasuri methi. Stir well.
  7. Add the fried vegetarian chicken pieces and toss to coat.
  8. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Notes

You can serve this dish with fresh naan (garlic naan is also lovely!) Chips (plain, masala or chilli chips are all highly recommended) and also don't forget the sauces and chutneys that complete these desi indian pub meals. You can find the recipes for these sauces right here!