I am always on the look out for new meals and ingredients to experiment with. I especially like to try different foods from ethnic cuisines. As I was visiting an Indian speciality shop recently, I came across a pack of 2 minute noodles by Maggi.
The front of the packaging looked very appealing. It featured a cooked noodle dish with tossed vegetables as a garnish. Each pack contains 4 100g packs of noodles. So in theory, there are four servings for every 400g pack. The pack of 2 minute noodles came with a masala tastemaker inside to add to the noodles once they are cooked.
I do not usually eat dry noodles. But I decided to try this brand and see if I liked it. The instructions were printed in English and Punjabi. I broke the noodles apart and boiled them for a few minutes until they were soft. As I dished up, I added a small amount of the tastemaker seasoning. The noodles tasted very good. I was impressed with the texture of the noodles and the overall flavour of the dish. The smell was wonderful and it filled the air with a great aromatic fragrance.
The nutrition information for this product per 100g is as follows:
Energy (kcal) 435
Carbohydrate 62.2g
Protein 11.0g
Fat 15.8g
Iron 2.0mg
Calcium 100.0mg
I was surprised to learn that each serving of the 2 minute noodles by Maggi contained so many calories, carbohydrates and fat. No wonder it tasted so good! However, as the pack was quick to mention in two different places, each 100g serving meets 20% of a child's RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of protein and calcium. That may be so, but this is not a healthy meal option to be giving children on a daily basis. This is more of a convenience food that is quick and easy to make when the cupboards are bare or you do not feel like cooking.
The 2 minute noodles by Maggi come in curry and tomato varieties as well. I have not tried those, but they sound tasty. If you want to try these noodles for yourself, you can find a 400g pack in your local supermarket under the Indian food section. But if you cannot find these noodles in your local supermarket, I would suggest visiting an Indian speciality shop where you might find them. I liked the taste of these noodles, but I would not recommend them to people who are watching their diet, as this is not a healthy meal option. For further details about this product, you can go to www.maggiclub.com