Soupy Maggi is easily the author's favorite comfort food. This recipe describes how to make a flavorful noodle soup with Maggi noodles, enhanced with aromatic spices and fresh toppings. It's perfect for a cold day.
1. Add oil to a hot pan, add cumin seeds, once they splutter add asafetida, then garlic, and jalapeño.
2. Add the Maggi masala (from the pack), turmeric powder, red chili powder, cook this mixture for 30 seconds then add the water.
3. Add Maggi noodles (the author likes to break them because it’s easy to serve). Let it cook until the noodles are cooked.
4. Serve with all the toppings (cilantro, Trader Joe's chili onion crunch, chives/scallions, Thai chilies, lemon juice) and enjoy!