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Pav Bhaji Noodles

Pav Bhaji Noodles are ramen noodles made with simple and real ingredients, and flavored with pav bhaji masala.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Nisha Kapur

Ingredients

for pav bhaji noodles

  • 1/2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1/2 inch piece ginger chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion
  • 1/2 cup green pepper chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup frozen peas rinsed under warm water
  • 1/4 cup frozen corn rinsed under warm water
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 1/2 tbsp pav bhaji masala
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 packets ramen noodles I like Ocean's Halo brand

for garnish

  • 1/2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • squeeze of lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup - 1/2 cup water for a runnier consistency
  • few red onions chopped

Instructions

Prep

  • Chop the ginger, garlic, red onions, and green bell peppers. Set aside frozen peas and corn - rinse under warm water and drain.

Cook

  • Heat up a castiron dutch oven on medium heat, once hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter. Once the butter melts...
  • Add the ginger and garlic. Saute for a minute.
  • Now add the red onion. Cook for a couple of minutes until slightly golden and translucent.
  • Add green bell pepper and cook down for 3 minutes until soft and slightly brown.
  • Add tomato paste. Saute for a minute.
  • Now add the drained corn and peas. Stir all the ingredients and cook for a minute.
  • Add all the spices - red chili powder, turmeric powder, and pav bhaji masala. Also, add a 1/4 cup of water - this will prevent the spices from burning. Scrape all the brown bits at the bottom of the pan. Cook for a minute.
  • Add 2 cups of water along with 1/2 tsp of salt. Stir all the ingreidnets. Let the water warm-up for a couple of minutes.
  • In the meantime, open up your ramen noodle packets - I used my 3-ingredient ramen noodles. Stir well.
  • Cover and cook the ramen for about 6-8 minutes. The noodles should be soft and edible and that's how you'll know they're done.
  • Noodles are now done. Adjust salt and spice if needed.

Garnish

  • Add 1/2 a tablespoon of butter. Stir.
  • Add cilantro and squeeze fresh lemon juice to taste.
  • Toss. At this time you may add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water for a runnier consistency. I opted for 1/4 cup of water because I like my noodles slightly runny, but for a soupier consistency, add 1/2 cup of water.

Notes

for vegan: replace butter with vegan butter, or omit and use oil.
for gluten-free: use gluten-free ramen noodles, I like Lotus Foods.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 1190mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1203IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg