Indian Style Macaroni

Spicy Macaroni - Adding an Indian touch to non-Indian cuisine.

PREP TIME 10 Min
COOK TIME 15 Min
READY IN 25 Min

SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: Serves 2 as a main course

INGREDIENTS
Pasta Macaroni, 2 cups
Tomatoes, 3-4 medium (diced - medium sized cubes)
Tomato puree 3 tbsp
Onions, 1 1/2 medium (diced - medium sized cubes)
Ginger paste 1 tsp (very finely grated)
Garlic, 2 cloves (finely chopped - optional)
Chilli powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp
Salt (to taste)
Garam Masala 1 tsp
Cilantro (a couple of sprigs - for garnishing)
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Oil 2 tbsp

DIRECTIONS

1. Boil water and cook pasta (adding oil and salt) until the pasta is al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Next, heat up the oil on low heat in a wok or pan. Fry the mustard seeds till they pop. Now add in the cumin seeds.
2. Add the onions to the mixture and fry till the onions turn translucent.
3. Add in the ginger paste, garlic (optional), turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, chilli powder, salt and pepper. Saute for a while.
4. Throw the tomatoes in. Add more water if mixture is too dry at this juncture. Add in the tomato puree. Simmer for a while. Taste the mixture. Add in more garam masala, pepper, salt or chilli powder as desired (if required).
5. Mix in the cooked macaroni. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

TIPS

Note: You can use garlic chilli sauce instead of tomato puree. It will be slightly spicier with a hint of vinegar. Instead of tomato puree or any extra sauce for that matter, you can simply use more tomatoes (juice will seep from these tomatoes). If the mixture is too dry, sprinkle drops of water into the mixture.

NUTRITION FACTS

Vegetarian option, yet tasty.