Passport & Plate - Maggi noodle soup
India | Thursday, January 29, 2015 | 3 photos
Ingredients
1 portion of Maggi noodles
1 packet of Maggi masala (comes with the noodle pack)
2 tbsp of butter
1 onion
2 cups of water
Available vegetables
Few green peas
Few mustard seeds
Pinch of chilli flakes
How to prepare this recipe-Take a rounded pan and melt the butter
-Once the butter is melted (but not burnt), add in the mustard seeds for gentle pop sounds.
-Finely chop the onions and add into the butter and mustard seed portion.
-Once the onions turn golden brown, cut the sachet of Maggi masala and empty it into the pan.
-Without much delay, add available vegetables, including green peas and mix well.
-Promptly add water and then put in the Maggi noodles to boil along with the chilli flakes, for taste.
-Depending on your taste, you may keep a lot of the water for a soupy flavour or dry it up for a curried noodle taste.
-Remove in a bowl and consume hot noodle soup.
The story behind this recipeI have travelled to the mountains several times and even though the purpose of my travel has always differed, Maggi noodle soup has remained a comfort meal. At any altitude, this bowl of happiness serves as a carb intake during my treks; as a cold remedy at lower base camps; as a shared meal with locals and friends and as a nostalgic connect back home on my solo travels.
Maggi noodles is traditionally served only boiled with water, however, I have customised this flavour according to my spicy taste palate. I love the extra bit of chilli flakes which I first added in the hills of Uttarakhand while travelling with a friend. We were walking aimlessly and found ourselves nowhere near food around the town of Mussoorie. A small tea stall had Maggi packets on display and we approached the small store asking if they could help us with any food. With only Maggi noodles available, I offered to help the lady make a preparation with the chillies.
After a wholesome meal and exchanging stories, my friend and I continued our aimless walk though now with more energy. The tea stall where I has made this spicy soupy meal had offered it free of charge since they were introduced to a new recipe. However, upon my request, I ensured them that they had to keep the money and also the recipe. That's the thing with Maggi noodles- we can all call it our own and yet share with everyone.
