Here are four amazing maggi recipes that you must try - Italian Maggi, Cheese and Egg Maggi, Chinese Maggi and Spicy Masala Maggi for all you Maggi lovers!
If you've grown up in India you've probably grown up eating Maggi for a snack! I am such a huge fan of these Instant Noodles that I get cravings even today. Which is weird I know because I'm 35 but you are never too old for Maggi Noodles!
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And if you've grown up eating Maggi you've obviously experimented with it. Everyone I know has their favourite way of eating Maggi and I knew I had to share my favourite Maggi recipes with you guys. I mean how can I authentically be a good food blogger if I don't. Because indulging in Maggi once in a while just feels so good. It's not the best thing in the world to eat - I admit but it's like that second slice of chocolate cake that you know you can't resist.
Italian Alfredo Maggi
So first up is my version of an Italian Maggi. Not all of these versions use the Maggi Tastemaker because sometimes we just don't need it (read: sometimes we use two Tastemaker packets for one cake of Maggi cause we like with extra masala), irrespective of how awesome it is. I use everyday ingredients like all purpose flour, butter and milk to make this my own version of Alfredo Maggi. This one uses mushrooms and olives but go ahead, make this your own! Add some chicken to your Maggi and make it Italian Chicken Maggi or some broccoli. Or do this in store bought red pasta sauce instead of white. Every way possible, Maggi still tastes great!
Italian Alfredo Maggi
Ingredients
- 2 Cakes Maggi Noodles
- 2 Cups Water
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic finely chopped
- 1 Cup Mushrooms quartered
- 2 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- 1 ½ Cup Milk
- ¼ Cup Chopped Bell Pepper
- ¼ Cup Sliced Olives
- ¾ Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Chilli Flakes
- ¾ Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 Tablespoons Basil Leaves cut into strips
- 2 Tablespoons Grated Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
- Add Maggi noodles to 2 cups of boiling water and cook until al dente. This cooks fast, in less than 2 minutes so pay close attention. Drain the noodles and run them under cold water and set them aside.
- Add butter and olive oil to a pan and allow it to heat up. Add mushrooms and cook on high for 2 minutes or until it becomes golden brown. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add flour and mix well. Saute for 2 minutes on low or until the raw smell goes.
- Add milk while stirring and mix to combine. Add bell pepper, olives, chilli flakes, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper and mix. Stir continuously until the milk thickens and ensure no lumps are formed.
- Add cooked noodles, chopped basil leaves and grated cheese. Mix to combine and serve immediately!
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Chinese Maggi
Next up is Chinese Maggi. I remember a cousin teaching me how to make this and I loved it because it reminded me of cheap street chinese noodles, but sooo much faster. I like mine with extra soy sauce and ketchup. It's definitely my favorite!
Chinese Maggi Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pack Maggi Noodles 1 noodle cake
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves finely chopped
- ½ inch Ginger julienned
- 1 tablespoon Spring Onions white part (chopped)
- ¼ cup Carrots thinly sliced
- ¼ cup Spring Onions green part (chopped)
- ¼ cup Capsicum sliced
- 1 ¼ teaspoon Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Ketchup
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ cup Water
Instructions
- Cook Maggi according to package instructions in 2 cups of water without the tastemaker. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan and add ginger garlic. Saute on high flame for a minute and add spring onions, carrots and capsicum.
- Stir fry for a minute and add soy sauce and ketchup. Mix to combine. Add the tastemaker, salt and pepper powder and mix. Add ¼ cup of water and mix.
- Add the maggi noodles and toss well. Cook for a minute and switch off the flame. Serve immediately.
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Cheese and Egg Maggi
Third on the list is Cheesy Egg Maggi which is a big favorite in the house. Its super simple to make but because of its cheese factor it's always the first one to call dibs on. Go ahead and spice things up with some shredded cooked chicken or even sausages which would be sooo good in this version!
Cheese and Egg Maggi
Ingredients
- 2 pack Maggi two noodle cakes
- 2 Eggs
- ½ cup grated Cheese
- 2 Green Chillies chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped Coriander Leaves for garnish, optional
- ½ Teaspoon Pepper optional
- ½ Teaspoon Salt optional
Instructions
- Boil 2 ½ cups water in a pan and add Maggi Noodles, Tastemaker and chopped green chilli. Simmer for two minutes till the Maggi is fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, beat eggs till frothy. Add this to the Maggi once the maggi is cooked and cook till the eggs cook through and are scrambled, about a minute. Add salt and pepper, if adding, and mix. Top with cheese and mix.
- Sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves and serve immediately.
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Spicy Masala Maggi
The last Maggi recipe in the series is probably everyone's favourite - Spicy Masala Maggi. You can never go wrong with this version and even Maggi haters succumb to the temptation of this one. If you have fiery hot spice levels, feel free to increase chilli powder and even add some chopped green chillies.
Spicy Masala Maggi
Ingredients
- 2 Pack Maggi two noodle cakes
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped Onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped Tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon Chilli Powder
- ¼ Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Packs Tastemaker
- ¼ cup Chopped Carrot
- ¼ cup Green Peas
- 2 Cups Water
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and add onions and ginger garlic paste to it. Saute for 2-3 minutes and add tomatoes, tastemaker, chilli powder and salt.
- Add tastemaker, carrot, green peas and water. Bring this to a boil, break the maggi noodles cake into 2 and add it to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the noodles are cooked to al dente.
- Mix well and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add paprika or chilli flakes in place of chilli powder.
- You can add vegetables or proteins of your choice. Add it before adding the cooked noodles back to the pan. Ensure it is well cooked before adding the noodles.Â
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So do you have a favorite Maggi recipe? Will you tell me about it in the comments below? I need to try new ways to make Maggi!
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