Easy, Recipes

Instant Schezwan Noodles

Honestly, I am fond of Asian cuisine, especially schezwan chutney. I can have schezwan chutney with anything from chapati, bread, pakodas to Maggi. I buy Chings Schezwan Instant noodles and chutney every time I go to D-mart. These noodles are one of my guilty pleasures. I like them super spicy and they are simple to cook.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp Edible Oil
  • 1/2 Onion (medium-chopped)
  • 2-3 Garlic Cloves (chopped)
  • 1 Small Carrot (medium-chopped)
  • 1/2 Capsicum (medium-chopped)
  • 2 Tbsp Chings Schezwan Chutney
  • 2 Chings Noodle Cakes + 2 Seasoning Mix Sachets
  • 1 1/2 Glass Water
  • 1 Tsp Salt to Taste
  • 1/2 Tsp Sugar to Taste

Preparation

Prep: 10 minutes
Cooking: 12 minutes

  1. In a pan, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic for a minute.
  2. Then add carrots and capsicum. Sauté them for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add water and noodle cakes. Mix everything and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
  4. Then add the seasoning mix and Schezwan chutney with salt and sugar. Let everything simmer for 5 minutes (make sure it does not stick below). Serve hot.

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Ruchita Mane

I've always lived with my Nana-Nani and my Nani makes amazing food so I barely cook. I recently graduated as a Software Engineer and before I could look for a job, the pandemic broke and we were all under lockdown. The search came to a halt and the anxiety about the future hit me hard. I had to get out of that feeling so I diverted my mind into exercising, yoga, meditation and even cooking. I started with helping my Nani by chopping vegetables, making tadkas, kneading soft doughs and in no time, I was rolling round chapatis. Cooking kept my mind in the present and made me patient and consistent. My Nani is glad that I don’t make a mess while cooking anymore, that gives her great joy. My Nanaji says that he doesn’t have to go out to a restaurant because I can cook almost everything. Now I don’t want to stop cooking. Thank you, Lockdown!