🥢 Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe | Crispy Spring Rolls at Home

Vegetable Spring Rolls are one of the most loved and most ordered Indo-Chinese appetizers in restaurants and street food stalls. These crispy spring rolls are filled with a spicy stir-fried vegetable mix and deep-fried until golden brown perfection. Whether you’re hosting a party, preparing a tiffin snack, or looking for a festive starter, this homemade spring rolls recipe is a must-try!

🛒 Ingredients for Vegetable Spring Rolls (Makes 8–10 rolls)

🧄 For Veg Filling:

• Oil – 1.5 tbsp

• Garlic – 1 tbsp (finely chopped)

• Ginger – 1 tsp (finely chopped)

• Spring onions – ¼ cup (chopped, white and green parts)

• Cabbage – 1 cup (shredded)

• Carrot – ½ cup (julienned)

• Capsicum – ½ cup (thinly sliced)

• Soy sauce – 1 tbsp

• Vinegar – 1 tsp

• Red chili sauce – 1 tbsp

• Salt – to taste

• Pepper – ½ tsp

• Cornflour – 1 tsp (optional, for binding)

🫓 For Wrapping:

• Spring roll wrappers – 8 to 10 sheets (store-bought or homemade)

• Maida slurry (2 tbsp all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp water) – to seal edges

🧆 For Frying:

• Oil – for deep frying

👨‍🍳 Make Vegetable Spring Rolls – Step-by-Step Instructions

🔹 Step 1: Prepare the Veg Filling

1. Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a wok or large pan on high flame.

2. Add chopped garlic, ginger, and spring onion whites. Sauté until aromatic.

3. Add cabbage, carrots, and capsicum. Stir-fry on high heat for 2–3 minutes.

4. Add soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, salt, pepper.

5. Cook for another 2 minutes until veggies are coated well.

6. Optional: Add 1 tsp cornflour to bind the mixture slightly.

7. Turn off the flame, add spring onion greens, and cool completely.

✅ Do not overcook the vegetables—they should stay crunchy.

🔹 Step 2: Prepare the Spring Rolls

1. Take a spring roll sheet and place it in a diamond shape (one corner pointing toward you).

2. Place 2 tbsp of veg filling near the bottom corner.

3. Fold the corner over the filling, then fold in the left and right corners.

4. Roll tightly toward the top.

5. Seal the edge with maida slurry.

📝 Repeat for all wrappers. Make sure the rolls are sealed tightly to avoid bursting while frying.

🔹 Step 3: Fry the Spring Rolls

1. Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.

2. Once hot, gently slide in 2–3 rolls at a time.

3. Fry until golden and crisp, turning occasionally.

4. Drain on paper towels.

🧊 For later use, freeze uncooked spring rolls in an airtight box for up to 1 month.

🍽 Best Occasions to Serve Spring Rolls

• Party Starter – Perfect appetizer for birthdays, weddings, or get-togethers.

• Tea-Time Snack – Serve with hot masala chai or coffee.

• Lunchbox Special – Kids love these in their tiffin box.

• Festive Treat – Ideal for Diwali, Holi, or New Year’s parties.

• Weekend Indulgence – Enjoy crispy homemade spring rolls instead of ordering in!

📦 Storage Tips

• Unfried spring rolls can be frozen in a zip-lock bag for up to 1 month.

• To reheat, fry directly from frozen (do not thaw).

• Leftover fried rolls? Air-fry or bake at 180°C for 10 minutes to crisp them again.

📊 Nutrition Facts (Per 1 Spring Roll – Approx.)

🥗 To make it healthier, use an air fryer or bake instead of deep frying.

💡 Tips and Variations

• Spring Roll Wrappers Substitute: Use homemade wrappers made with maida or rice flour if store-bought unavailable.

• Bake Instead of Fry: Brush the rolls with oil and bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes.

• Air Fryer Option: Preheat air fryer to 180°C, brush spring rolls with oil, air fry for 12–15 minutes.

• Add Protein: Tofu, paneer, or cooked noodles can be added to the filling.

• Spicy Version: Add crushed red chili flakes or extra chili sauce to the filling.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Can I make spring rolls ahead of time?
Yes! Prepare and freeze them uncooked for later use. Just fry or bake when needed.

Q2: How to keep spring rolls crispy?
Fry on medium-high heat and do not overcrowd the pan. Serve immediately.

Q3: Are spring rolls vegan?
Yes, if you avoid egg-based wrappers and use plant-based sauces.

Q4: Can I make gluten-free spring rolls?
Use gluten-free wrappers and tamari (instead of soy sauce) for a GF version.

Q5: What sauces go well with spring rolls?
Serve with sweet chili sauce, Schezwan sauce, or hot garlic chutney.

📝 Interesting Facts

This Vegetable Spring Rolls Recipe is a total crowd-pleaser. With its crispy wrapper, flavorful stir-fried filling, and street-style vibes, it’s the perfect Indo-Chinese appetizer to impress your guests or family. Whether you deep-fry, bake, or air fry them, they are a crunchy, spicy, and satisfying snack.

Add these homemade spring rolls to your party menu or tea-time cravings—you’ll love the results!