Masala Macaroni | Desi Pasta | Indian style Masala pasta

Macaroni/ elbow pasta cooked in a spicy, tomatoey gravy along with veggies. This desi version of macaroni is loved by kids and is and easy and healthy lunch-box recipe. Try this recipe for your kid's lunchbox and i'm sure they'll love it.

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Keep reading to know how it's made

INGREDIENTS:

• Macaroni- 3 cups
• Oil- 2 tbsp
• Cinnamon sticks- 2 1'' sticks
• Cloves- 2 nos
• Cardamom- 1 nos
• Sliced onions- 1 cup
• Ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp
• Mint leaves- 1/4 cup
• Red chilli powder- 1tsp
• Salt- to taste
• Sliced carrots- 1/4 cup
• Green peas- 1/4 cup
• Tomato puree- made from 5 medium sized tomatoes
• Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
• Green chillies- 4-5 nos
• Chopped coriander leaves- 1/4 cup
• Water- to cook macaroni (Check the procedure below on water;macaroni ratio to get perfect non-sticky macaroni)

PROCEDURE:

• Heat oil in a pressure cooker, add the whole spices to it and allow to crackle.
• Add sliced onions and some salt to it and allow to cook till translucent.
• Now add washed and drained mint leaves to it and fry for a min.
• Now add ginger garlic paste and red chilli powder and fry for some time.
• Add washed and drained veggies to it and allow to cook for some time.
• Pour the tomato puree to it ,along with garam masala, coriander leaves and mix well.
• Check for seasoning and add more if needed.
• Close the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles, allow the pressure to release naturally.
• Transfer the contents to a wide vessel and allow to boil.
• Now the main question, How much water to add to get perfect macaroni? For this read below.

How to get perfect non-sticky Macaroni?
The ratio of water:macaroni should be 1 1/2 cups water for 1 cup macaroni. Sine we have tomato puree too so we'll add 1 1/2 cup water per cup macaroni.

• Now add water to the masala and add some salt.
• Allow it to come to a rolling boil.
• Add the macaroni to it, cook it while stirring in intervals.
• Check the spice level and add spice and salt if needed.
• At this stage, add chopped coriander leaves and green chillies.
• Mix well and once it reaches al-dente stage, simmer it for 5 mins.
• Switch off the flame and let it rest for 5-10 mins.
• Your Desi Masala Pasta or Masala Macaroni is ready.
  

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