Everyone loves macaroni, especially kids. This Italian ingredient has gained quite famous for its versatility. Macroni just as pasta can be savoured any time during the day, whether as a light brunch, a main or even for an early dinner.
I have prepared pastas of different kinds in the past. My Roasted Bell Pepper and Basil Pesto Pasta is a family favorite, as well as the Pasta with Roasted Tomato and Vegetable Sauce is one that I can rustle up in minutes especially on busy work days. However, there is something greatly satisfying about combining the best of Italian and Indian cuisine, right?
Masala Macaroni is an Italian dish with a unique Indian twist. As the name says, Masala Macroni is used made using various Indian spices and veggies. I don’t deny that I love eating Macroni and Cheese but I must say that it is deeply satisfying to eat an Indian version of Macroni! Masala Macroni is my kid’s favourite snack for his lunch hour, it is even popular in his friend circle and I get requests to prepare this desi version of Macroni at least once in a week, ha! If you have a pack of macroni at home then waste no time to prepare Masala Macroni at least once. You would totally like its taste! Here’s its recipe for some help:
Masala Macaroni
Ingredients
- Macaroni - 1 cup
- Oil - 1 tbsp
- Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Curry leaves - 1 sprig
- Onion - 1/2 cup chopped
- Green chili - 1 chopped
- Tomato - 1/2 cup chopped
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
- Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
- Peas - 1/2 cup boiled
- Salt to taste
- Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Instructions
- Heat water in a bowl.
- When the water starts boiling, add a tablespoon of salt and macaronies.
- Boil till macaronies are soft.
- Drain and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a pan.
- When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and curry leaves.
- When the seeds starts splattering, add onions and green chilies.
- Fry for a minute.
- Add tomatoes and fry for a minute.
- Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt and peas.
- Cook for a minute.
- Add the boiled pasta.
- Mix well.
- Sprinkle lemon juice on top.
- Serve hot.
Divya Shivaraman
MAsala macaroni looks incredibly yummy