Maggi Noodles Recipe with Black Pepper and Garlic

Name: Maggi Noodles Recipe with Black Pepper and Garlic
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 small garlic clove, very thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic (grated); 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 large shallot (finely minced); Spice seasoning (see below for recipe); 1 packet ramen noodles or maggi noodles; 1 tablespoon soy sauce (plus more to taste); 1 teaspoon maple syrup; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Salt; 1/4 cup coconut milk (optional | for a saucier noodle dish); Crispy garlic topping; Thinly sliced green onions or minced cilantro (for garnish); 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper — add more if you like it really spicy); 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds (or 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin); 1/2 teaspoon whole coriander seeds (or 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander); 1 whole cardamom pod (or 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom); 1/4 cinnamon stick (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon); 1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek (optional, but adds that classic Maggi "curry" flavor); 1/4 teaspoon chili powder