Photos: Passport & Plate - Maggi noodle soup

travellingidesofmarch — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 03:53:00 GMT

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 recipe
I 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.

Travelling for Mountain Comfort Food

Photos: Passport & Plate - Maggi noodle soup