Though kids love noodles, their moms may not be really happy about it. The unhealthy food item has made its place in monthly grocery item list of every Indian home. However, noodles can be made healthy if you make them from the scratch at home. Many would reject the idea of making noodles at home as it is a very tedious process.

A noodles making machine in the kitchen, however, solves the problem and also doles out fresh and hygienically made noodles in almost no time. The appliance lets you substitute the ingredients such as refined flour with whole wheat or multigrain flour. Similarly, you can replace water with spinach or beetroot puree to make it even healthy. There are many variations of noodles that you can make using the appliance. Once the appliance helps you make fresh noodles, here are 4 healthy vegetarian noodles recipes that you should definitely try.

Stir-Fried Noodles

Make fresh noodles in your noodles making machine and boil it in water. When almost done, strain the water, add a teaspoon of olive oil, toss and keep aside. In a hot wok, stir-fry garlic, julienne ginger, sliced onions, bell peppers, carrot and cabbage in olive oil. Add 2 tbsp. soy sauce and 1tbsp of vinegar. Add the drained noodles to it. Toss and serve. You can adjust the vegetable quantity as per your preference.

Rainbow Vegetarian Pad Thai with Peanuts and Basil

Making Pad Thai noodles is super easy and fun. While your noodle maker is making fresh noodles, you can cut or spiralize 1 zucchini, 2 carrots and half yellow onion in thin strips. Also, coarsely grind 1/2 cup peanuts, and chop 1/2 cup fresh herbs, including basil, cilantro and green onions. Make a sauce by adding 3 tablespoons each of vegan fish sauce, brown sugar and vegetable broth. Add 2 tablespoons white vinegar to it, 1 Tbsp of soy sauce and 1 tsp of chilli paste.

In a pan add a Tbsp of oil and stir fry veggies over high heat for 2-3 minutes. Add boiled and strained noodles to it. Add the prepared sauce, give it a stir and add peanuts and herbs to it.

Vegetable Noodle Soup

Make vegetable stock using carrots, cabbage, celery, or any other vegetable that you want. Just add the vegetables to 2 litres of water and let it simmer for 2-3 hours. You can then drain and store it. Make fresh noodles in a noodles making machine and boil it till cooked in water. Drain and keep aside. In a deep pot, add a spoon of oil and stir small pieces of onion, garlic, carrot, cabbage and green pepper in it for a minute or so. Add the prepared stock. Let it come to a boil and then add 1tsp of soya sauce, 1 tsp vinegar, black pepper and salt to it. Adjust the seasoning as per your taste. Place the noodles in the soup bowl and pour this over it. Serve it warm and it will soothe your throat besides being tasty.

There are numerous vegetarian noodle dishes that you can try, but these three are really easy and tasty. You can prepare it in no time and serve hot to satiate the taste buds of your family.