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, 3 Cashew (full), 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 511 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: For boiling Water; As required Salt; 150 grams Hakka Noodles; 2 tbsp Coconut, Grated; 3 Cashew (full); ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 2 tbsp Water; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 Dry Red Chilli; 10 Curry leaves; 100 grams Mushroom; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves

35 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 20 min · Cook 15 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as karaikudi noodles · Veg · One-pot meals, Noodles & Pasta

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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.

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

22 items

2 people

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

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

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	511kcal	1022kcal
Protein	12g	23g
Carbohydrate	72g	145g
Fat	21g	41g
Fibre	6.5g	13g
Sugar	6g	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.
CoconutCashew (full)Fennel SeedsWater
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.
MushroomRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderTomato Sauce
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, 3 Cashew (full), 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 511 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Tharunya Sabari NathanMarch 2026
Very good
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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 😋😋😋
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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!
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baluFebruary 2023
very nice