Friday 13 July 2007

Weekend Lunch Series: Madras Curry Noodles


A very simple dish to kick off the weekend lunch- Madras style Curried Noodles with peas. I tried this using some onion and garlic powder I needed to get rid of and the result was surprisingly good....try this no-fuss version for a quick and tasty meal- a hit with the kiddos especially mine, they don't like bits of onions or garlic in their meals...!

Yes, you can call them "Chennai" Noodles as well :)

You will need:

  • 2 fistfuls of Spaghettini noodles- broken in small pieces, you can use regular Spaghetti or Udon Noodles if you wish.
  • 1/2 cup: Frozen peas
  • 1-2 tbsp- Madras Curry Powder
  • 1 tbsp- Low Sodium Soy Sauce
  • 1 tsp- Garlic and Onion Powder
  • 1 small red chili pepper- diced
  • 1 tbsp- Peanut or Sesame Oil
  • 2-3 tbsp: Water
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch dissolved in some water
  • 1/4 tsp- turmeric
Cook the noodles according to package directions, and drain. Do not rinse them. In a wok or pan, heat the oil, add the red chili pepper and the frozen peas, stir fry really well. In a separate bowl, mix together the water, curry powder, soy sauce, garlic,onion and the cornstarch powder. Mix it really well. Add the cooked noodles to the pan, stir fry for 2-3 minutes, and then add the curried mix. Add some more seasonings if you'd like. Add the turmeric powder now and cook until everything comes together.You can add a bit more water if you would like a little gravy with these noodles, just adjust the spices accordingly. Garnish with green chilies or cilantro.

Serve hot and enjoy.

35 comments:

Coffee said...

So n ice to see you back. :D

Where do you get this madras curry powder??? Is it one of the normal packet powders like the MTR and Everest and such......

A very simple meal indeed. :)

Cynthia said...

I've never curried noodles before and this look so rich. Hmmmm gotta try it sometime,

J said...

Quick n easy!! Reminds me of Maggi!!

Viji said...

A quick and simple recipe Trupti. Very nice. Tks. Viji

musical said...

Ah, there she is :). Soooooo good to see you back. quick, simple lunch :) and those mirchis make it even more tempting :))

i guess after upma, you are all about pasta, eh?

hugs,
musical.

archana said...

Nice spicy recipe Trupti. Good to see you back:)I liked the presentation with those chillis on the noodles.

Anonymous said...

lovely, will give it a try :)

Raaga said...

Hug! Missed you.

These look so lovely. I have a packet of left over spaghetti... I will make this soon.

Anonymous said...

Lovely colors in this dish, Trupti! Sounds easy and tasty :)

FH said...

Chennai Noodles rock!!:))
Yesterday,I had Masala flavored Maggi noodles bcos I didn't have time to cook(Trisha's Appointment),it looked just like that but lot softer(mushy,should I say!:D).
Good one,have a great relaxing weekend.Good to see you!:))

Tee said...

Good to see you back in action! Madras Curry Noodles look inviting...and so simple to make.

Seema Bhat said...

Trupti, madras curry noodles...oh boy you are so very creative lady!!! I love this header and the photo is crystal clear as well. Hope your doing fine. Enjoy your weekend.

Suganya said...

Looks gorgeous Trupti. Buti have never used onion and garlic pdr. Do they taste 'dehydrated'?

Manasi said...

GOOD to see u back!!!!!
Madras curry nodles... sounds & looks GR8!!

Anonymous said...

curried noodles....how wonderful ben...looks great....glad to see you are back...i do miss my ben you know...~grin~...take care ben

Bong Mom said...

Chennai Noodles..that was funny :)

Saju said...

Wow Trupti, I am drooling here. Reminds me a bit of Singapore Noodles

Prema Sundar said...

Sounds easy and interesting Trupti.

Unknown said...

A very easy and delicious looking recipe Trupti... Just like the 2 minute noodles after a long tired day.

Kay said...

really? madras noodles, too?

I mean, I've seen srilankan noodles and singaporean noodles and had them too. Former is way too spicy for me, later was pretty good...but this is the first time, I'm hearing about the madras noodles. Got to try it sometime. :)

Kajal said...

Simple but delicious dish you post....trupti bija na modhaam ma pani aave tevu nahi karvanu ho.

Lotus Reads said...

Hi, Trupti!

I lived in Chennai for over 2 years in the 1990's but never came across Madras Curry Noodles, so it was really cool to see a recipe for it on your blog! I will definitely have to try it.

This evening I was searching for a Fruit salad recipe when I came across your profile at "Food For Thought". I was so excited when I saw your name, you're going places girl, I am so excited for you!!!

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hey you should share your amazing recipe on the maggi fansite, www.meandmeri.in. I found some nice recipes there which you could try.

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