Maggi Goreng

I remember my first introduction to Maggi in the 80s in Chennai. When they introduced there were a few different flavours - Masala, Capsicum, Chicken and some whacky flavour as well which I don't remember the name. Since then it has been a part of our "diet" every now and then. Yes, it did get a bit of bad publicity every now and then but it has not deterred my loyalty and now it's caught on with my kids as well. I have prepared Maggi in many different ways - including a simple - dump contents in a bowl with water and microwave. Here's a version which has stuck on a for a few years with me after I noticed a menu item in a Malaysian restaurant and they called it Maggi Goreng. So it's essentially stir friend Maggi noodles with vegetables and egg (optional). And yes - this recipe takes a little more than 2 minutes to prepare. ;-)

Ingredients

1. Maggi Noodles (Masala flavour) (for non Indians, you should be able to get it in any Indian store). 
2. Egg
3. Mixed vegetables - I use the frozen one with carrot, peas and corn
4. Onions (thinly sliced)
5. Green chillies
6. Curry leaves
7. Turmeric powder
8. Salt
9. Vegetable oil

The Method

1. Boil the Maggi noodles (just the noodles) in a large sauce pan for about 5 minutes (sorry Maggi does not get ready in 2 minutes).
2. Rinse the cooked noodles in cold water and keep it aside.
3. In a large wok heat a few table spoons of vegetable oil.
4. Crack open the eggs - 1 per serving / person and scramble it for a minute
5. Add the chillies and onions and saute until the onions get translucent.
6. Add about 1/2 a teaspoon of turmeric powder and mix it up.
7. Add the vegetables along with the curry leaves and saute for a few minutes until cooked.
8. Add half of the taste maker packets and salt (to taste) while sauteeing the vegetables.
9. Add the noodles and the remaining taste maker masala and saute until mixed well.

Yummy Maggi Goreng Ready!!

Happy Cooking!!

C