one packet of Maggi noodles can do wonders if you know what to do with it. Check out these 16 easy and lip-smacking Maggi recipes that you can try at home.
1) Cheese and corn Maggi
Let’s start with an easy Maggi recipe that doesn’t require too many ingredients or time to prepare.
Ingredients
Maggi noodles – 1 packet
Cheese – 1 block (grated)
Sweet corn kernels – ½ cup
Pepper powder – 1tsp
Salt – as per taste
Directions:
Boil the Maggi noodles as per the instructions on the packet. Add a pinch of salt and the tastemaker provided in the packet.
Add the corn and lower the flame. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
Add the grated cheese and mix well. Cook for another minute till the water is absorbed completely. Serve hot.
2) Paneer Maggi
This is a perfect treat for the paneer lovers. It’s a simple yet delectable recipe.
Ingredients
Maggi noodles – 1 packet
Paneer – 1 cup (cut into cubes)
Capsicum – 1 (thinly sliced)
Pepper powder – 1tsp
Salt – as per taste
Oil – 1tbsp
Directions:
Boil the Maggi as per instructions on the packet. Add a pinch of salt and the tastemaker provided in the packet.
Heat oil in a pan and add the capsicum. Sauté for a minute.
Add the paneer cubes and fry for 2-3 minutes till they turn golden brown.
Switch off the flame and add the paneer mixture to the Maggi. Stir well.
Cook till the water is absorbed. Serve hot.
3) Lemon Maggi
This is the South Indian version of Maggi. If you love lemon rice, you’ll definitely love lemon Maggi.
Ingredients
Maggi noodles – 1 packet (without the tastemaker)
Onion – 1 (chopped)
Tomato – 1 (chopped)
Green chillies – 2 (chopped)
Ginger – 1tsp (chopped)
Garlic – 3-4 pods (chopped)
Lemon – 1
Curry leaves – 1 twig
Moong dal – 1 tsp
Mustard seeds – 1tsp
Jeera (cumin seeds) – 1tsp
Turmeric powder – 1tsp
Salt – as per taste
Coriander leaves – for garnish
Oil – 1tbsp
Directions:
Boil the Maggi as per instructions on the packet. Do not use the tastemaker. Once cooked, keep the Maggi aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add jeera, mustard seeds, moong dal and curry leaves. Allow them to splutter.
Add onions and wait till they turn translucent. Then add the chopped ginger and garlic. Fry for another minute.
Add the tomato and stir well. Once the tomato becomes soft add the green chillies, turmeric powder and salt.
Squeeze the juice of the entire lemon and add it to the pan. Mix well.
Finally, add the cooked Maggi and mix well.
Switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
4) Mix veg Maggi
Add some healthy veggies to your Maggi and make it a mouth-watering meal.
Ingredients
Maggi noodles – 1 packet
Carrot – 1 (chopped)
French beans – 3-4 (chopped)
Green peas – ½ cup
Capsicum – 1 (chopped)
Salt – as per taste
Pepper – 1tsp
Oil – 1tbsp
Directions:
Boil the Maggi as per instructions on the packet. Do not use the tastemaker. Once cooked, keep the Maggi aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add the carrot, beans green peas and capsicum to it. Sauté on low flame till they become soft. Add a little water if needed.
Mix in the Maggi tastemaker with the vegetables and stir well.
Add salt and pepper. Mix well and allow them to cook properly. Sprinkle some water occasionally while cooking so that it doesn’t burn.
Finally, add the boiled Maggi and mix well with the veggies. Serve hot.
5) Chilli Maggi
If you love the Indo-Chinese versions of chilli chicken or chilli paneer, then you must try this easy and delicious chilli Maggi recipe as well.
Ingredients
Maggi – 1 packet
Onion – 1 (sliced)
Capsicum – 1 (chopped)
Tomato – 1 (chopped)
Garlic – 3-4 pods (chopped)
Green chillies – 6-7 (slit)
Soy sauce – 1tbsp
Tomato sauce – 2tbsp
Chilli sauce – 1tbsp
Cornflour – 1tsp
Salt- as per taste
Pepper – 1tsp (optional)
Oil – 1tbsp
Directions:
Boil the Maggi as per instructions on the packet. Do not use the tastemaker. Once cooked, keep the Maggi aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped garlic. Then add onion and cook till it turns translucent.
Add the capsicum and sauté for a while.
Then add the chillies and tomato. Cook till it becomes mushy.
Now add the sauces (soy, tomato and chilli). Mix well.
Mix the cornflour with about ¼ cup of water and pour it in the pan. Mix well and ensure no lumps are formed.
Add the Maggi tastemaker and mix well.
Finally, add the boiled Maggi and mix well. Serve hot.
6) Egg Bhurji Maggi
Most of us have tried egg Maggi by whisking an egg while cooking the noodles. But have you tried this version?
Ingredients
Maggi – 1 packet
Eggs – 2
Red chilli powder – 1tsp
Salt – as per taste
Oil – 1tbsp
Directions:
Boil the Maggi as per instructions on the packet. Add a pinch of salt and the tastemaker provided in the packet.
Heat oil in a pan and carefully break the eggs into it. Stir continuously.
Add salt and red chilli powder. Cook for 2 minutes.
Remove the pan from the flame and add this egg bhurji to the Maggi. Mix well and serve.
7) Chicken Maggi
Have some leftover chicken from last night? Put it in your Maggi and enjoy a sumptuous meal.
Ingredients
Maggi – 1 packet
Leftover chicken or chicken sausages – 1 cup
Onion – 1 (chopped)
Ginger-garlic paste – 1tsp
Salt – as per taste
Oil – 1tbsp
Directions:
Boil the Maggi as per instructions on the packet. Add a pinch of salt and the tastemaker provided in the packet.
Remove the bones from the chicken if you’re using leftovers. In the case of chicken sausages, cut them into small pieces.
Heat oil in a pan and add the chopped onion. Sauté for a minute.
Then add the ginger-garlic paste and the chicken pieces.
Add salt if needed and stir well.
Add the chicken to your Maggi, mix well and serve hot.
8) Mushroom and broccoli Maggi
Tinkle your taste buds with this lip-smacking Maggi recipe. Throw in more vegetables of your choice and make this recipe even more delightful.
Ingredients
Maggi – 1 packet
Mushrooms – 1 cup (chopped)
Broccoli florets– ½ cup
Capsicum – 1 (chopped)
Salt – as per taste
Pepper – 1tsp
Oil – 1tbsp
Directions:
Boil the Maggi as per instructions on the packet. Do not use the tastemaker. Once cooked, keep the Maggi aside.
Heat oil in a pan and add the mushrooms, broccoli and capsicum to it. Sauté on low flame till they become soft. Add a little water if needed.
Mix in the Maggi tastemaker with the vegetables and stir well.
Add salt and pepper. Mix well and allow them to cook properly. Sprinkle some water occasionally while cooking so that it doesn’t burn.
Once the vegetables are cooked properly, add the mixture to the Maggi and mix well. Serve hot.
9) Maggi cutlets
We love cutlets and we all love Maggi, so why not combine the taste of both and enjoy the crispy Maggi cutlets!
Ingredients
½ packet of Maggi noodles
½ cup finely chopped boiled vegetables (carrots, beans, cauliflower etc.)
¼ cup boiled, peeled and mashed potatoes
½ teaspoon finely chopped green chillies
¼ cup finely chopped coriander
1 teaspoon jeera
½ cup chopped onions
1tsp Garam masala/chat masala
1tsp Aamchur powder (optional)
Salt to taste
Oil for shallow frying
Directions:
Boil the Maggi as per instructions on the packet. Do not use the tastemaker. Once cooked, keep the Maggi aside.
Combine all the ingredients including the noodles in a bowl and mix well using your hands. Check taste and adjust accordingly.
Divide the mixture into small portions. Now take a portion of the mix between your palms, flatten the top and make it into small patties.
Heat oil in a pan and place these patties in it. Cover with lid and cook on medium flame.
Allow both the sides of the patties to turn golden brown.
Once the cutlets become crispy, switch off the flame. Serve hot with tomato ketchup
10) Maggi upma
Bored of eating the usual semolina upma? Try this amazing Maggi upma and tantalise your taste buds.
Ingredients
1 packet instant Maggi noodles
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped mixed vegetables
1/2 tsp chopped green chillies
1tbsp oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
5-6 curry leaves
1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)
salt to taste
chopped coriander (dhania) for garnishing
Directions:
While boiling the Maggi, add 2-3 drops of oil in the water. Allow the noodle to cook for 2 minutes and drain the excess water with a sieve. Don’t add the tastemaker.
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, curry leaves and asafoetida.
When the seeds crackle, add the onions and sauté for 1 minute.
Add the green chillies and remaining vegetables, mix well. Add salt and cook for 5 minutes, till the vegetables are properly cooked.
Add the cooked noodles to the vegetables, mix well.
Serve hot garnished with coriander.
11) Maggi salad
If you’re a fan of crunchy noodles and vegetables, Maggi salad is the perfect recipe for you.
Ingredients
1 pack Maggi noodles
1/2 teaspoon powdered cumin
2 pinches rock salt
1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar
Salt to taste
1 diced cucumber
1 finely chopped onion
1 finely chopped tomato
A few mint leaves and coriander leaves (finely chopped)
1 green chilli
2,3 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon chat masala
Directions:
Break the Maggi noodles into small curls and dry roast them in a heavy pan till they turn light brown.
In a large bowl, combine the vegetables (cucumber, tomato and onion).
Crush the garlic cloves and green chilli with a pestle and add to the bowl of chopped vegetables.
Add rock salt, chat masala, cumin, salt and sugar to the mixture and mix well.
Add the roasted Maggi noodles to this mixture and mix lightly.
Garnish it with mint and coriander leaves. Serve immediately to prevent the noodles from getting soggy.
12) Maggi stuffed omelette
This is another simple Maggi recipe that you’ll definitely love. Here we’re simply adding the ‘Maggi twist’ to your otherwise boring omelette.
Ingredients
Maggi – 1 packet
Eggs – 2
Milk – 2tbsp
Red chilli powder – a pinch
Salt – as per taste
Oil – 1tsp
Directions:
Boil the Maggi as per instructions on the packet. Add a pinch of salt and the tastemaker provided in the packet. Cook till the water is completely absorbed. Keep it aside.
Break both the eggs in a bowl and whisk it.
Add the milk, red chilli powder and a pinch of salt to the eggs. Keep whisking for 2 minutes.
Heat oil in a pan and pour the egg mixture in it. Cook on low flame for 2 minutes.
Flip the omelette to the other side and cook both the sides properly.
Again the flip to the former side and place the cooked Maggi noodles at one side of the omelette like a semi-circle. Fold the omelette from the other side to cover the noodles.
Switch off the flame and serve hot with ketchup.
13) Mango Maggi
Let the king of fruits add its own magic to your Maggi. You can also try this Maggi recipe with fruits like strawberries or kiwi.
Ingredients
1 pack Maggi noodles
1 cup thick Mango Syrup (made of mango and sugar)
1 cup diced fresh mango
2-3 spoon sugar
2 cups water
Directions:
Boil water and sugar together in a vessel
Add Maggi to the liquid and boil till it’s perfectly cooked. Do not add the tastemaker.
Sieve out the excess water and keep the noodles aside.
When the noodles cool down then add mango syrup to it.
Put the vessel in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
Serve cold. Top it up with fresh mangoes.
14) Maggi bhel
Have you ever tried this version of bhel? Prepare this unique and delectable Maggi recipe today.
Ingredients
Maggi – 1 packet
Murmura /puffed rice – 1/2 cup (optional)
Tomato ketchup – 2 tbsp
Water – 2 tbsp or as required
Tomato – 1 (finely chopped)
Onion – 1 (finely chopped)
Coriander leaves – a handful (finely chopped)
Nylon sev – to garnish
Fried peanuts – 1tbsp (optional)
Boiled potato – 1 (diced)
Green chilli – 1 (finely sliced)
Raw mango – 2 slices or as required.
Red chilli powder – 1/4 tsp
Sugar – a pinch
Salt – as per taste
Lemon juice – 1.5tbsp
Directions:
Roast the Maggi noodles in a pan till they turn golden brown.
Once they cool down, crush them with your hands.
Mix tomato ketchup, Maggi tastemaker and water in a bowl and keep it aside.
Take a big bowl and combine the onion, tomato, green chilli, boiled potato, peanuts, the tastemaker mix, sugar, salt, red chilli powder, raw mango and lemon juice together. Mix well.
Add the murmura, roasted noodles, nylon sev and coriander leaves. Mix well and serve.
15) Cheesy Maggi rolls
When guests come over and you have nothing but Maggi in the house, this clever Maggi recipe is sure to come to your rescue.
Ingredients
For the filling
1 packet Maggi noodles
1 cheese slice
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup finely chopped spring onions (whites and greens)
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
Salt to taste
Other ingredients
13 readymade samosa pattis
4 tsp plain flour (maida)
Oil for deep-frying
Directions:
Boil the Maggi as per instructions on the packet. Add a pinch of salt and the tastemaker provided in the packet
Add the cheese slice and mix well. Transfer the mixture into a deep bowl and allow it to cool completely
Once the mixture cools, add the carrot, spring onions, green chillies and a little sat and mix well. Keep it aside.
Mix the plain flour along with 4 tsp of water in a small bowl and mix well. Keep it aside.
Cut each samosa patti into 3 to get 75 mm. X 62 mm. (3″ x 2½”) rectangular pieces. You will get 39 pieces in all.
Place a piece of the samosa patti on a flat dry surface and place a portion of the filling at one end.
Roll the samosa patti to form a roll and seal all the edges using the plain flour-water mixture.
Heat the oil in a pan and deep-fry the rolls, till they turn golden brown in colour from all the sides.
Serve immediately with chilli sauce.
16) Maggi poha
You’ll love this Maggi poha more than your regular poha. Take a look at the recipe.
Ingredients
1 packet Maggi
2 tablespoons oil
1 boiled potato
1 finely chopped onion
1 cup boiled green peas
1/2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
A sprig of curry leaves
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
Salt to taste
A pinch of asafoetida (Hing)
Coriander leaves to garnish
Directions:
Boil the Maggi as per instructions on the packet. Do not use the tastemaker. Once cooked, keep the Maggi aside.
In a heavy bottomed pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds, curry leaves and onions.
When the seeds crackle, add asafoetida and green peas and chillies. Saute it for a while.
Finally, add the remaining ingredients along with the Maggi. Fry for 5-10 minutes. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.
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