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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Meal Type » Indian Snacks » Cheesy Tadka Maggi

    Published: Aug 16, 2022 | Last Updated On: Aug 17, 2022 by Neha Mathur

    Cheesy Tadka Maggi

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    This Cheesy Tadka Maggi is so addictive, that you will want to eat it again and again. Enjoy it on a cozy monsoon or winter day with a hot cup of masala chai. Here is how to make it.

    Here are some more Maggi recipes that you may like – Peri Peri Maggie, Cheese Maggie, and 3 Innovative Maggie Recipes.

    Cheesy tadka maggi served in a bowl.
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    About This Recipe

    Cheesy Tadka Maggi is a delicious twist to your classic Maggie. Maggi noodles are cooked along with veggies, and cheese and topped with a garlic tadka (tempering). The cheese makes it extra creamy and tadka gives it an added flavor.

    It is easy to make, addictive, and comes together in under 15 minutes.

    Serve this cheesy tadke wali maggi on a monsoon or winter evening with a hot cup of coffee or masala chai.

    Ingredients

    For Maggie Noodles

    Cheesy Tadka Maggi Ingredients 1
    Cheesy tadka maggi ingredients 2

    To make the Maggie, you will need butter (salted or unsalted), onions, tomatoes, green bell pepper (capsicum), green peas, salt, water, Maggie noodles, cheddar cheese (or Amul cheese), and garam masala powder.

    You can add more veggies such as mushrooms, green beans, red and yellow bell peppers, etc to this recipe.

    For Tempering

    Cheesy tadka maggi tempering ingredients.

    To temper, give it a butter and oil tadka of cumin seeds, garlic, dry red chillies, and Kashmiri red chilli powder.

    How To Make Cheesy Tadka Maggi

    Cook The Noodles

    Heat 2 tablespoon butter in a pan over medium heat.

    Butter heating in a pan.

    Add ¼ cup chopped onions and fry until they are translucent (3-4 minutes).

    Onions added to the pan.

    Add ¼ cup finely chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper (capsicum), ¼ cup green peas, and ½ teaspoon salt, and cook for 2 minutes.

    Veggies and salt added to the pan.

    Add 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil.

    Water added to the pan.

    Add 2 packs of Maggi noodles, 2 packets of tastemaker, ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese, and ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder, and cook until the Maggi is softened. Stir a few times while cooking.

    Maggi noodles, tastemaker, cheese and garam masala added to the pan.
    Cooked maggi noodles.

    Make The Tempering

    While the Maggi is cooking, make the tempering.

    Heat 1 tablespoon butter (salted and unsalted) and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a pan.

    Butter and oil heating in a pan.

    Once they are hot, add ½ teaspoon cumin seeds and 2 teaspoon chopped garlic and fry until garlic turns light brown in color.

    Cumin seeds and chopped garlic added to the pan.

    Add 2-3 dry red chilies (broken into small pieces) and cook for 3-4 seconds.

    Broken red chilies added to the pan.

    Switch off the heat and add 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder.

    Chili powder added to the pan.

    Pour the tempting over the cooked maggi and mix everything well.

    Tempering poured over maggi noodles.

    Check for salt and add more if needed.

    Serve hot.

    Ready cheesy tadka maggi.

    Storage Suggestions

    Tadka Maggi tastes the best when served fresh, “creamy with a fresh tadka taste”.

    Leftovers can be stored for about a day or two in an air-tight container in the fridge. Microwave for a few seconds before serving.

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    This Cheesy Tadka Maggi is so addictive, that you will want to eat it again and again. Enjoy it on a cozy monsoon or winter day with a hot cup of masala chai. Here is how to make it.

    Cheesy Tadka Maggi Recipe

    This Cheesy Tadka Maggi is so addictive, that you will want to eat it again and again. Enjoy it on a cozy monsoon or winter day with a hot cup of masala chai. Here is how to make it.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Snacks and Appetizer
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 239kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    For The Maggi

    • 2 tablespoons butter (salted or unsalted)
    • ¼ cup chopped onions
    • ¼ cup finely chopped tomatoes
    • ¼ cup chopped green bell pepper (capsicum)
    • ¼ cup green peas
    • ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
    • 2 cups water
    • 2 packs Maggi noodles (with tastemakers)
    • ¼ cup grated cheese (cheddar or Amul cheese)
    • ¼ teaspoon garam masala powder

    For Tempering

    • 1 tablespoon butter (salted or unsalted)
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
    • 2-3 rry red chillies (broken into small pieces)
    • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
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    Instructions

    Cook The Noodles

    • Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
    • Add onions and fry until they are translucent (3-4 minutes).
    • Add tomatoes, bell pepper, peas, and salt, and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Now add water and bring it to a boil.
    • Add Maggi noodles, tastemaker, cheese, and garam masala powder, and cook until the Maggi is softened. Stir a few times while cooking.

    Make The Tempering

    • While the Maggi is cooking, make the tempering.
    • Heat butter and oil in a pan.
    • Once they are hot, add cumin seeds and garlic and fry until garlic turns light brown in color.
    • Add dry red chilies and cook for 3-4 seconds.
    • Switch off the heat and add chili powder.
    • Pour the tempting over the cooked maggi and mix everything well.
    • Check for salt and add more if needed.
    • Serve hot.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLZruYS7hIE

    Notes

    You can add more veggies such as mushrooms, green beans, red and yellow bell peppers, etc to this recipe.
    This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1232IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 1mg
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