Description
Tadka Noodles is a fiery Indo-fusion dish where classic instant noodles meet bold Indian spices. Quick, comforting, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- Instant Noodles: 2 packets (without spice mix)
- Onion: 1 medium, finely sliced
- Tomato: 1 large, chopped
- Green Chilies: 2, slit
- Garlic: 5 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1-inch piece, finely chopped
- Curry Leaves: 8–10 leaves
- Mustard Seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Cumin Seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric Powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- Red Chili Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: To taste
- Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Fresh Coriander: A handful, chopped
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once they crackle, add curry leaves, garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
- Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook until soft.
- Mix in the cooked noodles and toss to coat with the masala.
- Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes on high heat.
- Turn off heat. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh curry leaves for best aroma.
- Customize with vegetables or paneer.
- Finish with a splash of lemon juice for tang.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tadka noodles, Indian noodles, spicy noodles, fusion recipe, vegetarian noodles