20-Minute Healthy Millet Noodles Recipe

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This millet noodles recipe is perfect if you’re craving a healthy and delicious meal, but don’t have a lot of time on your hands. The millet noodles are a healthy alternative to traditional ones which are both gluten-free and fibrous. You’ll forget all about chow-mein when you try out this delicacy!

Since I’m on a fitness spree, this millet noodles recipe has become the ideal cheap day meal that doesn’t let the unnecessary carbs and fats spike up.

It is a wholesome and filling dish, that is bursting with the umami flavors from the soy sauce and incorporates a ton of veggies which keeps the essential nutrients and crunchiness high.

Plus, it is a low-carb recipe that you can whip out in under 30 minutes and can be a great last-minute dinner.

And, you can make it completely gluten-free by replacing the soy sauce with the gluten-free version.

Millet Noodles Health Benefits

These noodles cheekily add millet to your diet, which is extremely nourishing for your gut health, and also boosts the immune system.

Extremely nutritious: Millets are packed with iron, manganese, phosphorus, and other B vitamins, and they also help in red blood cell formation.

Gluten-free: These noodles are naturally gluten-free, so people with celiac disease can enjoy it wholeheartedly!

High in antioxidants: Millets contain various antioxidants like flavonoids and phenolic compounds.

Rich in fiber: Millets are not only nutrient-dense, but they also promote dietary health, because of their high fiber count.

Helps in weight management: Millets are a nutritious and low-calorie option. The fiber, protein, and complex carbs give you a feeling of satisfaction, and thus it prevent overeating.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Pot: To boil the noodles.
  • Strainer: To filter out the water from the noodles after boiling.
  • Wok: You can also use a deep skillet to make the dish.
  • Spatula: To saute and stir.

Ingredients in This Millet Noodles Recipe

Millet Noodles: They have a subtle nutty flavor which gives this dish a unique flavor profile. Also, they are gluten-free!

Onions: Onions add crunchiness and a slightly sweet flavor. It also dials up the aroma along with ginger and garlic.

Ginger & Garlic: The mixture of ginger and garlic gives a ton of aromatic goodness. Use a store-bought paste or make it at home.

Capsicum: For some added crunchiness. Plus, they are packed with vitamin C!

Cabbage: Cabbage adds a certain summery freshness as well as brightens the recipe.

Green Chilies: This is optional, I like spicy food that’s why I add them, but you can skip them.

Red Chili Sauce: It has a nice balance of sweet and spicy.

Tamari: For a spectacular umami flavor! Tamari makes this dish entirely gluten-free!

Vinegar: For some sourness in the mix, vinegar is a great agent. You can also add some lemon juice.

Tastemaker: It basically breathes life into the noodles. You can make it at home by combining turmeric and garam masala powder together, or buy it from a convenience store.

Water

Oil

Salt & Pepper

How to Make Millet Noodles

Boil the Noodles:

Boil water in a pot, add salt and the noodles. Cook them for 5-6 minutes till al dente.

Strain them in a sieve, and run cold water over them to avoid overcooking. You can also pour over some oil to keep the noodles from sticking together. Let them aside.

Saute the Veggies:

Take a wok, switch on the flame to high, and add oil. Once the oil has heated enough, add onions and saute them till translucent. Then add ginger-garlic paste, and again saute for 30 seconds on high flame.

Keep the flame on high, add capsicum, cabbage, and green chilies into the mix, and saute them for a minute.

Add Sauces:

Add tamari and red chili sauce, and mix them properly. Now add tastemaker, and salt, and again mix them. If you think the veggies have become dry, add a splash of hot water for some moisture, and to avoid burning.

Combine:

Finally, combine the noodles with the mixture, and coat the noodles properly with the sauces.

Sprinkle on some chopped coriander, and your millet noodles are ready to be served hot.

Tips & Variations

Add more veggies: Try to add in red and yellow bell peppers, and carrots to make a more wholesome meal. You can also substitute onions with scallions for a more aromatic taste.

Use soy sauce: I used tamari to make this recipe gluten-free. However, if you don’t have any gluten-related problems, you can add soy sauce instead of tamari.

Keep the flame high: Keep in mind that these noodles and veggies are cooked on a high flame to keep the crunchiness intact.

Add vinegar/lemon juice: If you don’t have vinegar at your disposal, or you want to change the flavor a bit, squeeze some lemon juice into the mix for some citrus acidity.

Serving Options

This is a dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

I tend to eat it with a glass of masala shikanji, or any kind of juice on the side.

You can also pair it with a curry dish like paneer butter masala, or chicken tikka masala, and also with a coleslaw salad.

How to Store

This noodle delicacy is best enjoyed fresh.

But, if you’ve got some extra noodles left, store them in an air-tight container and then place it in the fridge for 2-3 days, though the texture will not remain the same as before.

Obviously, this goes for the freezer as well, so I do not recommend it.

Why You’ll Love This Millet Noodles Recipe

  • Easy and quick to make.
  • It is easily customizable.
  • Not only is it delicious, but it is also loaded with veggies, making it a healthy option as well.
  • You can make it any time of the day.

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Please rate and comment if you make this millet noodles recipe so I know how much you like them.

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20-Minute Healthy Millet Noodles Recipe

This millet noodles recipe is perfect if you're craving a healthy and delicious meal, but don't have a lot of time on your hands. The millet noodles are a healthy alternative to traditional ones which are both gluten-free and fibrous. You'll forget all about chow-mein when you try out this delicacy!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the Tastemaker:

  • 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • ½ tsp Red Chili Powder

For the Noodles:

  • 1 pack Millet Noodles
  • Water as required
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 1 large Onion (sliced)
  • 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 2 Green Chilies (chopped)
  • ½ medium Capsicum (julienned)
  • medium Cabbage (julienned)
  • 1 tsp Tamari
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Sauce
  • Prepared Tastemaker
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Boil water in a pot, add salt and the noodles. Cook them for 5-6 minutes till al dente.
  • Strain them in a sieve, and run cold water over them to avoid overcooking. You can also pour over some oil to keep the noodles from sticking together. Let them aside.
  • Take a wok, switch on the flame to high, and add oil. Once the oil has heated enough, add onions and saute them till translucent. Then add ginger-garlic paste, and again saute for 30 seconds on high flame.
  • Keep the flame on high, add capsicum, cabbage, and green chilies into the mix, and saute them for a minute.
  • Add tamari and red chili sauce, and mix them properly. Now add tastemaker, and salt, and again mix them. If you think the veggies have become dry, add a splash of hot water for some moisture, and to avoid burning.
  • Finally, combine the noodles with the mixture, and coat the noodles properly with the sauces.
  • Sprinkle on some chopped coriander, and your millet noodles are ready to be served hot.

Notes

  • Add more veggies: Try to add in red and yellow bell peppers, and carrots to make a more wholesome meal. You can also substitute onions with scallions for a more aromatic taste.
  • Use soy sauce: I used tamari to make this recipe gluten-free. However, if you don’t have any gluten-related problems, you can add soy sauce instead of tamari.
  • Keep the flame high: Keep in mind that these noodles and veggies are cooked on a high flame to keep the crunchiness intact.
  • Add vinegar/lemon juice: If you don’t have vinegar at your disposal, or you want to change the flavor a bit, squeeze some lemon juice into the mix for some citrus acidity.
 
How to store:
This noodle delicacy is best enjoyed fresh.
But, if you’ve got some extra noodles left, store them in an air-tight container and then place it in the fridge for 2-3 days, though the texture will not remain the same as before.
Obviously, this goes for the freezer as well, so I do not recommend it.
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