How long does Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles?

150 grams Hakka Noodles, 100 grams Mushroom, 2 tbsp Coconut, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, ½ tsp Fennel Seeds, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles?

About 513 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles

Name: Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Chettinadu
Ingredients: ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coconut, Grated; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; For boiling Water; As required Salt; 150 grams Hakka Noodles; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce; ½ tsp Salt; 3 Cashew (full); 2 tbsp Water; 2 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 Dry Red Chilli; 10 Curry leaves; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 100 grams Mushroom

Veg · One-pot meals, Noodles & Pasta

One-pot meals Noodles & Pasta Vegan Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep20 min

Cook15 min

Serves2

Per serving513 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Lunchbox

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Karaikudi kaalan noodles: hakka noodles tossed with mushrooms, curry leaves, red chillies and coconut paste. Mild, serves 2, 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

22 items

Cooking for2 servings

Salt1 tsp
Coconut, Grated2 tbsp
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
WaterFor boiling
SaltAs required
Hakka Noodles150 grams
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Tomato Sauce1 tbsp
Cashew (full)3
Water2 tbsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped2 tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Dry Red Chilli1
Curry leaves10
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Mushroom100 grams

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts, wheat, mushroom.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	513kcal	1026kcal
Protein	12g	24g
Carbohydrate	73g	145g
Fat	21g	41g
Fibre	6.7g	13g
Sugar	6.1g	12g

Cookd masalas for hakka noodles

Method

1
Bring water to a boil and cook the noodles as per the instruction on the pack. Strain the noodles, add some oil to prevent the noodles from sticking on to each other.
WaterSaltHakka Noodles
2
Add all the ingredients under coconut paste and grind into a fine paste using a mixer grinder.
CoconutFennel SeedsCashew (full)Water
3
In a pan, add coconut oil, add the finely chopped onion, ginger and garlic and saute for a minute. Add the dried red chili and curry leaves and continue to saute.
Coconut OilOnionGingerGarlicDry Red ChilliCurry leaves
4
Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Add the red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and tomato ketchup. Cook this for a minute.
Turmeric PowderCoriander PowderTomato SauceRed Chilli PowderMushroom
5
Add the coconut paste and mix well. Add salt and lemon juice.
SaltLemon Juice
6
Add the cooked Noodles and mix without breaking the noodles. Add some more salt, black pepper powder, coriander leaves, mix well and remove from the heat and serve hot.
SaltBlack Pepper PowderCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles?: 150 grams Hakka Noodles, 100 grams Mushroom, 2 tbsp Coconut, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, ½ tsp Fennel Seeds, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Karaikudi Kaalan Noodles?: About 513 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

6 notes

C
A Cookd cookFebruary 2023
8lllll
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Tharunya Sabari NathanMarch 2026
Very good
M
manoj nayakJune 2023
Tried this Indo Chinese Fusion Recipe and turned out really well…It was totally a different taste with the typical southern spices…loved it 😋😋😋
C
A Cookd cookJune 2023
Made this today! absolutely delicious! plate empty in minutes! 😊
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Divya GokulnathJune 2023
Made this today, but without mushrooms. Tasted just super! so good!
B
baluFebruary 2023
very nice