NOODLES UPMA

U need:
Maggi noodles(masala):1 pkt                                  Onion: 1 chopped
Ginger minced; 1 tsp                                               Mustard seeds:1/2 tsp
Urad dal: 1/2 tsp                                                    Curry leaves: few
Grated carrots: 2 tablesp                                        Grated cabbage; 1 tablesp
Grated beetroot: 1 tablesp(optional)                        Finely cut beans: 1 tablesp
Oil:1 tablesp                                                            Lemon juice: 1 tsp
Coriander leaves: 1 tsp

Method:
1.Cook Maggi noodles as instructed in the pack.Do not add the masala.Cook well till all the water gets soaked up.Keep aside
2. In a kadai heat oil.Add the urad dal and mustard seeds.When the mustard sputters add the minced ginger and chopped onions. Sauté well for 3 to 4 mins.
3.Par boil the cabbage and beans for a few mins and add to the cooking onions along with grated carrots and grated beetroot.
4.Add curry leaves and the maggi masala packet. Stir well for a few mins till the masala coats the vegetables well.
5. Now mix in the cooked noodles and coriander leaves and the lemon juice.Stir well
6.Pack into the lunch box.

Note: A new twist to the regular maggi noodles where we put in the goodness of vegetables and the flavour of upma.Makes a delicious lunch box dish.

Tip: Curry leaves are a wonderful source of iron and people try to avoid eating it.You can just gring a feww curry leaves before adding to the dish.This blends well with the dish.You can also dry curry leaves and dry grind it.Add a tsp to the dish as and when rquired