MASALA MACRONI (Macaroni in Indian style)
Macaroni
is a variety of dry pasta made with durum wheat. Masala macaroni is a
mouthwatering pasta recipe cooked in traditional Indian way
with lot of spices, yoghurt, and many other common Indian ingredients. It is
after all not that hard to rustle up exotic spicy macaroni with
all Indian style. I am sharing the simple
and old macaroni recipe that we use to enjoy
during my childhood.
Preparation time 15- 20 mins
Cooking time 20-30 mins
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
Macaroni 2 cup
Onion medium size 1 (finely sliced)
Tomato 1 large (diced)
Oil 2 tbl sp
Cinnamon stick 1 (1 inch long)
Yoghurt 4 tsp
Coconut paste 1 tsp
Mint leaves ½ cup
Coriander leaves ½ cup
Ginger garlic paste 1tsp
Green chili 1
Chili powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder ¾ tsp
Turmeric ½ tsp
Salt to taste
METHOD
STEP 1: Heat oil in pressure pan add cinnamon stick, sauté it
for a min.
STEP 2: Add sliced onions, fry them until they turn golden.
STEP 3: Add the chopped mint and coriander leaves. Add the green
chili and ginger garlic paste, sauté it for a min.
STEP 4: Add the diced tomato s, cook for 2 mins .Now add
yoghurt, coconut paste, chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and
salt. Cook all the ingredients until the oil separates from the masala.
STEP 5: Add 2-3 cup or as required water to the masala.Let that
water boil then add your macaroni, mix it well. Cover the pressure pan with its
lid. Cook for 10 mins or until it’s done. (it takes about 2 whistle to cook).
STEP 6: After that remove from heat, Once the steam
suppresses, run it in cold water and fluff carefully. This method works out good
only for Indian made pasta. Your masala macaroni is ready to serve.
