I don’t believe I am doing a post on this, but this is how I usually do it at home when its “Noodle night” which is at least once a fortnight or once a month. I love Maggi. Well, who doesnt? Its been a lifesaver in many homes of bachelors and bachelorettes. I cant remember the countless number of times we have had this as a “quick fix” when we girls huddled gossiping and talking, complaining away into the night or just watching plain television. The noodle gets a makeover depending on who’s making it. I remember one of my roomie making this maggi tempering it with mustard and chillies. Really, nothing to complain about. I also like to have this soupy with a egg poached in it before removing it off the heat. (Saves using another pan as well as the clean up that follows) If not for the allegations and the controversies surrounding the “chemicals” in the pack , Maggi would be a regular in our homes. This is one of my dear cousin Priya ka’s version. I hope I have done justice to the recipe. This is reminiscient of her hostel days
Recipe :
Serves : 3-4
Beans : 75 gm, julienned
Carrot : 75 gm, julienned
Cabbage : 75 gm, shredded
Garlic : 2 cloves, finely chopped
Red Chilli flakes : 1 tsp
Maggi Noodles (Original or Atta pack) : 3 packs (Masala tastemaker)
Masala taste maker : 2 satchets
Soya sauce : 1 tbsp
Vinegar : 1 tsp (optional)
Oil : 1tbsp + 3 tsp
Tomato sauce : 2tsp (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked Chicken : roast leftover chicken or fried chicken or chicken with no gravy, shredded
Eggs : 2-3 beaten with salt and pepper
Method :
Shred cabbage, slice onion and julienne Beans, Carrots and Chop Garlic. Keep aside
Bring plenty of water to a boil
Drop the noodles into the boiling water with a tsp oil and let it cook for 2 minutes till soft.
Drain and pour cold water to stop the noodle from cooking. Drizzle oil to prevent sticking
Saute the onion with the garlic till it turns soft
Turn up the heat and add the Carrots and Beans cook on high for 2 minutes
Add the Shredded cabbage finally, toss till its cooked
Add the masalas
Add the noodles and cooked chicken
Add soya sauce and vinegar (optional)
Adjust seasoning to taste
Beat eggs with salt and pepper. Make omelettes from eggs and chop them up, add to noodles. Toss well.
Serve.