Tomato n Garlic Noodles

Cooking time required: 10-15 mins
Cost of preparation: 15-20 rupees

Ingredients: Maggie Noodles ( 1 packet, Masala/Tomato flavour ), ripe tomatoes ( 2 nos, large ), red chilli powder (1/2 tsp), garlic flakes ( 7-8 nos), onion powder (optional, 1/6 tsp), pepper powder ( 1/5 tsp), oil ( 2 tsp), butter ( 1 tsp ), salt to taste.

Preparation: Cut the tomatoes into small pieces.

Cooking: Heat the oil in a saucepan or any deep vessel.

Add the tomato pieces and sprinkle some salt. Stir fry till it softens. Crush the tomato pieces in the saucepan itself.

Add 3 1/2 cup water. Add the red chilli powder, pepper powder, onion powder and crushed garlic flakes . Bring to a boil.

Add the broken maggie noodles and the seasoning. Boil for 5 mins and add more salt if required.

Pour into soup bowls ( makes 3 ). Sprinkle a little pepper powder and add a little
butter on top.

Comforting soup is ready.

Note: One can add also finely cut onion pieces instead of onion powder. Add it before the tomato pieces and fry till translucent.