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Masala Macaroni Recipe (Desi Pasta)

This Masala Macaroni is a flavourful spicy twist to the classic macaroni. This is so easy and simple to make with the available ingredients in your pantry. This is great to pack for lunchbox too, kids will love it too. This Desi style masala macaroni is irresistibly delicious.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

To cook pasta

  • 1 cup macaroni pasta
  • 4 cups water
  • salt to taste

To make masala macaroni

Instructions

  • Boil 4 cups water, add salt to it. Add 1 cup macaroni pasta to it.
  • Cook until it becomes soft but not mushy.
  • Once cooked drain water, rinse with cold water to avoid further cooking.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil, add ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds, let it splutter.
  • Then add ½ cup onion along with 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste and salt to taste. Saute until golden.
  • Add ½ cup tomatoes, ¼ cup capsicum.
  • Cook until tomatoes turn mushy.
  • Then add ¼ cup carrot, ¼ cup green peas, 1 ½ teaspoon red chilli powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ¾ teaspoon coriander powder and ¾ teaspoon garam masala powder.
  • Cook until the masalas are well blended with the vegetables.
  • Add around 1 cup water along with little salt. Let it boil.
  • Cook covered for few minutes until the vegetables are done.
  • Check if vegetables are cooked.
  • Add 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup.
  • Add cooked macaroni.
  • Mix it well then finally add 1 tablespoon coriander leaves. Give a quick mix and switch off.
  • Serve masala macaroni pasta hot!

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Notes

  • Pasta variety - Use any small variety pasta which is nest suited for this dish. However you can use any pasta variety you have.
  • Adding pasta cooked water - Always reserve pasta cooked water and add it to if the dish becomes too dry.
  • Cooking pasta - If the pasta is not cooked soft then it will not absorb the masalas fully so make sure to cook pasta perfectly.
  • Add ons - You can add 2 tablespoon cheese sauce or grated cheese to make it more rich. You can add parmesan cheese or regular grated cheese.
  • Vegetables - Adding vegetables is purely of your choice. You can add baby corn, mushroom, cherry tomatoes etc.
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