I Only Ate MAGGI For 24 Hours Challenge
I Only Ate MAGGI For 24 Hours Challenge is a easy Indian recipe that serves 2. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Cook and Eat on YouTube.
Prep: 7 min | Cook: 8 min | Total: 20 min
Cost: $11.79 total, $5.90 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 packet Maggi Masala Noodles (70g each, use the original flavor packet)
- 2 cup Water (Room temperature)
- 1 piece Green Capsicum (Small, diced fine)
- 1 piece Tomato (Small, diced)
- 1 piece Onion (Small, finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (Neutral oil, such as canola or sunflower)
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder (Freshly ground if possible)
- 0.25 cup Cooked Moong Dal (Soft cooked split yellow moong dal, drained)
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (Optional, mixed with 2 tsp cold water for a slurry (for thicker broth))
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds (Lightly toasted)
Instructions
Prep the vegetables
Wash the green capsicum, tomato, and onion. Dice the capsicum and tomato into small pieces and finely chop the onion.
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Sauté aromatics
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and diced capsicum, sauté for about 2 minutes until the onion becomes translucent but the capsicum stays crisp.
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Temperature: Medium heat
Add tomato and dal
Add the diced tomato and the cooked moong dal to the pan. Cook for another 1 minute, allowing the tomato to soften slightly.
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Temperature: Medium heat
Boil water
Pour 2 cups of water into the saucepan, increase heat to high, and bring to a rolling boil.
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Temperature: High heat
Cook Maggi noodles
Break the Maggi noodle cake into quarters, add it to the boiling water along with the included masala packet. Stir gently and cook for 2 minutes until the noodles are soft.
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Temperature: High heat
Finish with seasoning and optional thickener
Sprinkle black pepper and toasted sesame seeds over the noodles. If you prefer a thicker broth (dinner style), stir in the cornstarch slurry now and cook for another 30 seconds until the sauce slightly thickens.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: Medium heat
Serve
Turn off the heat, transfer the Maggi to a plate or bowl, and enjoy hot.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbohydrates
- 55 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains gluten
Allergens: Wheat, Sesame
Last updated: April 17, 2026








