Soupy Homemade Wheat "Maggi" Noodles with Homemade Maggi-Style Masala

Instructions

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   Make the dough: Mix flours and 1/2 tsp salt. Add egg (or oil) and 1 tsp olive oil, then warm water a little at a time until a smooth dough forms. Knead 6–8 minutes until elastic. Cover and rest 10 minutes.

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   Roll and cut noodles: Dust surface, divide dough, roll one piece thin (1.5–2 mm), and cut into thin strips (~2–3 mm). Toss with semolina to prevent sticking. Repeat with remaining dough.

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   Prepare masala: Whisk all masala ingredients together in a small bowl and taste a pinch; adjust salt, heat, or tang as needed.

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   Pre-cook noodles (optional): Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch noodles 1 minute until just pliable. Drain and rinse under cold water. This prevents overcooking in the soup.

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   Build the soup base: In a wide saucepan, heat 1 tbsp butter or oil over medium heat. If using onion, sauté 2–3 minutes until translucent for extra flavor. Pour in 3 cups broth and bring to a gentle simmer.

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   Season the broth: Stir in 1–2 tsp homemade masala and 1 tsp soy sauce if using. Taste and adjust — the broth should be boldly seasoned since it flavors the whole bowl.

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   Cook noodles in broth: Add the blanched (or raw) noodles to the simmering broth. Simmer 2–4 minutes until noodles reach your preferred tenderness (whole wheat cooks quickly when thin). Keep the soup at a gentle simmer to maintain texture.

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   Final adjustments: Taste and add salt if needed, more masala for punch, or a squeeze of lemon for brightness. For a richer finish, swirl in a small knob of butter.

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   Serve hot: Ladle into bowls, crack fresh black pepper over the top, and enjoy right away — slurp happily, dear.

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    Grandma's tip: For extra umami without veggies, a little mushroom powder or a small teaspoon of miso dissolved in the broth adds depth. If you want it thinner, increase broth to 4 cups; for thicker, use 2 cups.