Maggi Tastemaker Recipe with step by step pictures. Making India's favorite maggi noodles iconic masala powder is such a joy. This recipe is near to perfection, you get taste of the tastemaker with this formula. For making maggi noodles at home, just toss this masala with your homemade noodles or add to maggi bhel chaat or cheesy maggi. Learn how to make maggi tastemaker at home with secret spice mix and blends.
Maggi Tastemaker
I came across this recipe while browsing the Internet which inspired me to create my own version. I worked on this recipe for quite sometime, I kept on tasting the seasoning, added more spices, reduced more spices and finally this is the recipe which I settled with. It taste close to the original maggi seasoning mix.
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About Maggi Tastemaker
Maggi is one of India's top selling instant noodles brand. It is loved by many specially college goers, hosteller and bachelors. Something about this Instant noodles seasoning packet which makes it addictive. Make sure you check my dominos oregano seasoning blend recipe as well.
The tastemaker that comes with the instant noodles has a mixture of spices and ingredients to create the iconic taste. When I was trying the spice blend for maggi, I found out that it has tomato powder added. I didn't have tomato powder on hand, but I found a packet of tomato soup mix. So I used that and it provided the close to real taste.
Make a batch of this masala and have on hand. This special tastemaker adds so much umami flavour to your soups, stews and curries as well.
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Maggi Masala Powder Ingredients
For making maggi tastemaker at home. You need certain sets of spices and ingredients. Correct proportion of these spices put together to create the iconic masala taste from maggi noodles.
Spice Powders - You need garlic powder, onion powder, red chilli flakes, ginger powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder and coriander powder, red chilli power, amchoor powder, fenugreek seed powder and garam masala powder.
Speciality Ingredients - The unique ingredients that helps to give the iconic taste is either tomato powder or tomato soup powder. Here I am using tomato soup powder.
Cornstarch - You will be needed cornstarch as well. This helps with the thickening of the noodles once you cook it.
Seasonings - as far as the seasoning. You will be using salt, sugar and citric acid.
How to Make Maggi Tastemaker (Stepwise Pictures)
Spice Blends
1)For making maggi tastemaker at home. You need certain sets of spices and ingredients. Correct proportion of these spices put together to create the iconic masala taste from maggi noodles.
In this plate, I have garlic powder, onion powder, red chilli flakes, ginger powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder and coriander powder.
2)In this bowl, there is red chilli power, amchoor powder, fenugreek seed powder and garam masala powder.
3)Now comes to some of the main and unique ingredients that helps to give the iconic taste. You will be needing either tomato powder or tomato soup powder. Here I am using tomato soup powder. You will be needed cornstarch as well.
4)Now in this little bowl. I am having a mix of salt, sugar and citric acid.
Blending Masala
5)Now add in all the spices into the blender jar. use a small jar for even mixing. Since some of the spices and ingredients are in large crystals, it is important to blend for even mixing.
6)I am adding the second set of spices as well.
7)Add in the sugar, salt, citric acid mix as well.
8)Add in cornstarch. This helps with the thickening of the noodles once you cook it.
9)This is the soup packet I am using.
10)This is one of the important ingredient in making maggi tastemaker. If you have tomato powder on hand, you can use that.
Making Maggi Tastemaker
11)Blend everything up for 30 seconds.
12)Add it while cooking noodles and enjoy.
How to Use Homemade Tastemaker
1)Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan. Add in your preferred vegetables of choice and saute for 2 to 3 minutes till raw smell leaves.
2)Pour in water and your preferred noodles of choice. Cook until noodles is almost cooked.
3)Add in the required amount of tastemaker to your taste. Mix well so it combines evenly.
4)Serve and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- If you don't have some of the spices on hand, you can skip that. But the main spices I would recommend not to skip are garlic powder, onion powder, tomato soup powder, citric acid and sugar which are very important for the taste.
- Instead of grinding, you can mix it in a bowl as well.
- Store the powder in an air tight container in fridge.
Serving & Storage
You can store this powder in an air tight container in fridge upto 2 months. You can add this while making noodles, soups and stews.
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Maggi Tastemaker Recipe | Maggi Masala Powder Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1½ tsp Onion Powder
- 1½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1½ tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Pepper Powder
- ¼ tsp Fenugreek Powder
- ½ tsp Ginger Powder
- 1½ tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 2 tsp Red Chilli Flakes
- 1½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- ½ tsp Citric Acid
- ½ tsp Amchoor Powder
- 2 tbsp Tomato Powder or Tomato Soup Powder
Instructions
- Take all the ingredients in a blender and pulse few times to it is completely mixed up.
- Store this in a air tight container in fridge.
Notes
- If you don't have some of the spices on hand, you can skip that. But the main spices I would recommend not to skip are garlic powder, onion powder, tomato soup powder, citric acid and sugar which are very important for the taste.
- Instead of grinding, you can mix it in a bowl as well.
- Store the powder in an air tight container in fridge.
Serving & Storage
You can store this powder in an air tight container in fridge upto 2 months. You can add this while making noodles, soups and stews.Nutrition
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rizvana rafi
Hi aarthi!
Where did you get the onion powder?
Anonymous
Please tell us how to make all dried spices like onion n garlic
Seejal
From where we can get onion powder
Meenakshi
Where can I get onion powder Aarthi?
Shireen
Just sundry cut onions , garlic and ginger till crisp. Then blend .u can get fresh onion , garlic and ginger powders without any additives.
Aarthi
@Meenakshiu can get it online or look in nuts and spices
Aarthi
@Seejalu can get it online or look in nuts and spices
Aarthi
@Anonymous
u can get it online or look in nuts and spices
Aarthi
@rizvana rafiu can get it online or look in nuts and spices
Anonymous
Hi Arthi I have never commented before but been following u for sometime actually everyday 🙂 and I have to say u rock !! Keep doing this inspiring all of us to cook n enjoi good food . Cheers prerana
Anonymous
hey arathi can u telll me a substitue of onion garlic and other powders rather han this.It would be great if u give me the substitues.
Aarthi
@Anonymousnot sure about the sub, since it adds flavours to this
Anders Svensson
Hello. What a great combination of tomato sauce and pasta recipe. It's looking very tasty and yummy. I have tasted it once at home one month back. This is one of my favorite recipes. Thanks for sharing my favorite recipe.
Malin Andersson
Hi Aarthi! All the given methods to make the maggi is very helpful for me. I will try it in my free time. I think, it is very easy to make and serve. It is one of my favorite recipes. Thanks for sharing great recipe.
Sarada
try asoefdita as a substitute for onion and garlic powder!
Lakshmibala
Hi Aarthi- I tried your recipe it was awesome.. I like it so much. I'm a big fan of maggi, from the day its banned, I was missing it very badly. When I googled for maggi masala recipe I found your blog and tried it.. mindblowing.. I would say its a better version of maggi masala and healthy too, yummy too!. Thanks for sharing it:)
Fathima Zohara
i was waiting for this recipe soooo long....will surely give a try
Anonymous
Hi Arthi,
I have been a silent reader of your blog since long.. mostly I do it while having lunch.. somehow looking at your "yummy" food pics makes eating my food palatable... thank you so much for the recipes and excellent step by step pictures 🙂
When I found this Maggi tastemaker recipe.. I had to comment ! This is absolutely fantastic.. will soon try and let you know
Aarthy
Hi Arthi, I am Arthi who have been following ur blog after I become a mother. Ur receipies r really awesome. I suggest ur bLog to my friends n relatives too.
Savitha
Hi arthi ... I wanted to make this powder from many days .now i can make it .thanks to you . I just need to know , can i use dried lemon powder instead of citric acid . Does it change taste.
Savitha
Hi arthi ... I wanted to make this powder from many days .now i can make it .thanks to you . I just need to know , can i use dried lemon powder instead of citric acid . Does it change taste.
Sandeep
Thanks a lot for sharing! We are staying in hostel and in summers our mess is closed! Your website helps a lot! Highly appreciate it.
Sandeep
Thanks a lot for sharing! We are staying in hostel and in summers our mess is closed! Your website helps a lot! Highly appreciate it.
Sandeep
Thanks a lot for sharing! We are staying in hostel and in summers our mess is closed! Your website helps a lot! Highly appreciate it.
hema
how long can we store this? should they be stored in fridge?
Lavina
I suggest adding in 2 whole star anise to this mixture and 1/2 tsp nutmeg powder
swedha
how long it will come if i keep in out of fridge