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My mom used to make a delicious masala macaroni recipe in Indian style with eggs. It was so flavorful and comforting, and I always looked forward to it. I’ve since adapted her recipe to make it vegetarian, but it’s still just as good. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make a delicious masala macaroni recipe in Indian style, this is the recipe for you!
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Indian Style Masala Macaroni Recipe
Ingredients:
Method:
Indian Style Masala Macaroni Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
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Ingredients:
- Macaroni – 200 g
- 1 small onion or half a big onion, chopped
1 Carrot, finely chopped
- A few French beans, finely chopped
- 1 Tomato, chopped
- Ginger Garlic Paste– 1 tsp
- Chili powder – ½ tsp
- Coriander powder – 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
- Garam masala – ½ tsp
- Cumin/Jeera – 1/2 teaspoon
- Saltto taste
- Oil as needed
- A few coriander leaves, for garnish
Method:
1. Bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt and stir. Add the macaroni into the boiling salted waterand cook for 10 to 12 minutes (or as per packet instructions). Stir at regular intervals to avoid the pasta getting sticky.
2. Turn off the heat when the macaroni is nearly cooked. When you bite into it, there should be a tiny hint of rawness left – this will ensure that it doesn’t overcook and go all mushy. Drain the hot water from the macaroni, rinse in cold water and drain again.
3.Heat oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the chopped onion and fry till it turns transparent.
4. Addthe ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell disappears.
5. Add the chopped tomato and fry for a few seconds. Add the spice powders, and fry till the tomato turns mushy and the spices don’t smell raw.
6. Add the chopped vegetables and mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture.Saute till completely cooked.
Spices don’t just add flavor to a dish, they also have healing properties. This isa very simple recipe that is ideal for a light lunch or dinner or for a schoollunch box. It can also be customized in a number of ways. You can also add chopped mushrooms or capsic*ms with the carrots and beans. You can serve it topped with grated cheese and spring onions too. The options are many, but one thing is sure – you won’t have leftovers!
Macaroni is one of the easiest and quickest dishes to whip up! Here is an Indian Style Masala Macaroni Recipe, loaded with veggies and healing spices!
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Course: Lunchbox
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Author: Hemapriya
Ingredients
- Macaroni – 200 g
- 1 small onion or half a big onion chopped
- 1 Carrot finely chopped
- A few French beans finely chopped
- 1 Tomato chopped
- Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
- Chili powder – ½ tsp
- Coriander powder - 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
- Garam masala – ½ tsp
- Cumin/Jeera - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt to taste
- Oil as needed
- A few coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
Bring 2-3 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp salt and stir. Add the macaroni into the boiling salted water and cook for 10 to 12 minutes (or as per packet instructions). Stir at regular intervals to avoid the pasta getting sticky.
Turn off the heat when the macaroni is nearly cooked. When you bite into it, there should be a tiny hint of rawness left - this will ensure that it doesn't overcook and go all mushy. Drain the hot water from the macaroni, rinse in cold water and drain again.
Heat oil in a pan, add the cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add the chopped onion and fry till it turns transparent.
Add the ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell disappears.
Add the chopped tomato and fry for a few seconds. Add the spice powders, and fry till the tomato turns mushy and the spices don't smell raw.
Add the chopped vegetables and mix well with the onion-tomato-spice mixture. Saute till completely cooked.
Add the boiled macaroni to the pan and stir thoroughly till the macaroni is completely coated with the masala. Turn off the heat and keep the pan covered for a few minutes before serving.
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