Karaikudi Kalaan Noodles

1: Bring water to a boil and cook the noodles as per the instruction on the pack.

2: Strain the noodles and add some oil to prevent them from sticking together.

3: Add all the ingredients under coconut paste and grind into a fine paste using a mixer grinder.

4: In a pan, add coconut oil, finely chopped onion, ginger, and garlic, and sauté for a minute.

5: Add the dried red chili and curry leaves and continue to sauté.

6: Add the chopped mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes.

7: Add the red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and tomato ketchup. Cook this for a minute.

8: Add the coconut paste and mix well. Add salt and lemon juice.

9: Add the cooked noodles and mix without breaking them.

10: Add some more salt, black pepper powder, and coriander leaves, mix well, and remove from heat. Serve hot.