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Maggi Noodle Upma Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 packs of Maggi noodles
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon urad dal
- 1/2 teaspoon chana dal
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 cups of water
- Coriander leaves for garnish

Special equipment needed:
- None

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Break the Maggi noodles into small pieces and keep them aside.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, urad dal, and chana dal. Let them splutter.
3. Add chopped onion, green chili, and sauté until the onion turns translucent.
4. Add chopped tomato and cook until it turns mushy.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
6. Add 2 cups of water and let it come to a boil.
7. Add the Maggi noodles and cook until the water is absorbed and the noodles are cooked.
8. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.


- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
Temperature:
- None
Serving size:
- Serves 2-3 people

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 8g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any brand of instant noodles instead of Maggi noodles.
- You can use any cooking oil instead of oil.

Variations:
- You can add vegetables like carrots, peas, and capsicum to make it more nutritious.
- You can add scrambled eggs to make it more filling.

Tips and tricks:
- Don't overcook the Maggi noodles, or they will become mushy.
- You can adjust the spice level according to your taste.

Storage instructions:
- Maggi Noodle Upma is best served fresh and hot.

Reheating instructions:
- You can reheat the Maggi Noodle Upma in a microwave or on a stovetop.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the Maggi Noodle Upma in a bowl or plate.

Garnishes:
- Garnish with coriander leaves.

Pairings:
- You can pair the Maggi Noodle Upma with a cup of tea or coffee.

Suggested side dishes:
- None

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the Maggi Noodle Upma is too dry, add a little water and cook for a few more minutes.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to cook the Maggi noodles properly before consuming.

Food history:
- Maggi noodles were first introduced in India in the 1980s and have since become a popular snack and meal option.

Flavor profiles:
- The Maggi Noodle Upma has a spicy and tangy flavor.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the Maggi Noodle Upma hot as a snack or a meal.

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Region: Indian

Taste: Savory, Tangy, Spicy, Umami, Aromatic