Instructions: Put the noodles in a pan of water and bring to the boil.

Take off the heat and drain.

Heat the oil and fry the mustard seeds.

When they pop add the curry leaves.

Add the lentils and fry until golden then add the chillies.

Stir in the noodles season with salt and sugar and spunkle some water on top.

Cook until the noodles are soff.

From south India and can be served for breakfast or tea. It also makes a good snack while travelling and it always reminds me of long train journeys.

Serves 4

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