Veg Cup Noodles

Ingredients(for 1 medium cup (approx. 200g cooked noodles with vegetables))

• 100g Whole wheat noodles (atta noodles) (preferably Indian brands)
• 1/4 cup Carrot (finely chopped (gajar))
• 1/4 cup Capsicum (finely chopped (shimla mirch))
• 1/4 cup French beans (finely chopped (sem phali))
• 1/4 cup Green peas (matar, fresh or frozen)
• 1 small Onion (finely chopped (pyaaz))
• 1 tsp Ginger (finely grated (adrak))
• 1 Green chili (finely chopped (hari mirch)) - optional
• to taste Salt (sendha namak for vrat)
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper (crushed (kali mirch))
• 1/4 tsp Garam masala (for Indian flavor) - optional
• 1 tsp Oil (cold-pressed or olive oil)
• 1 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped (hara dhania)) - optional
• 1 tsp Lemon juice (nimbu ras, for tang) - optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil 3 cups of water in a pan or patila. Add whole wheat noodles and cook until al dente (about 5-6 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

   7 minutes

   Add a few drops of oil to the boiling water to prevent noodles from sticking.

2. 2

   Heat 1 tsp oil in a kadhai or deep pan. Add grated ginger and green chili, sauté for 30 seconds till fragrant.

   2 minutes

   For a kid-friendly version, skip the green chili.

3. 3

   Add chopped onions and sauté till translucent. Mix in carrots, capsicum, beans, and green peas. Stir-fry on medium flame for 3-4 minutes until veggies are slightly tender yet crisp.

   5 minutes

   Do not overcook vegetables to retain crunch and nutrients.

4. 4

   Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and garam masala. Mix well. Add 1/2 cup water to create a light sauce base.

   2 minutes

   Adjust spices as per preference and dietary needs.