Indian Style Masala Pasta
Masala pasta recipe is a real treat for spice lovers. With loads of vegetables and spice powders this masala pasta will leave you craving for more.
Servings
Prep Time
3
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
3
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Ingredients
2
cups
pasta / macaroni
2
Tbsp. olive oil
adjust to suit your taste
½ tsp. cumin
2
cloves
to 3 garlicchopped finely
1
large onion
2
Chopped Carrots
cup
¼ to ½green peas
cup
¼chopped capsicum / bell pepper
cup
¾ to 1chopped tomatoes
do not use very sour tomatoes
Salt + as needed
tsp
½red chili powder
tsp
½garam masala or any other masala powder
½ tsp. kasuri methi
Cream as needed
optional
Instructions
In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add salt, pasta/ macaroni and cook till al dente. We suggest referring the instructions on the pack.
Drain off to a colander and rinse in cold water. Set aside.
Heat half of the oil mentioned in a pan, add cumin, when they begin to splutter add garlic and fry till it begins to smell good.
Add onions and fry until they turn pink.
Add chopped veggies and fry for about 2 minutes.
Mash the tomatoes well and add it to the pan along with salt.
Cook until the tomatoes turn soft and blend well with veggies. The raw smell of tomatoes should disappear.
Add kasuri methi, red chili powder and masala powder.
Stir well and fry for a minute. Switch off the stove. If using cream add now and stir.
Add cooked pasta and the leftover oil. Toss well. Adjust salt as needed. Add coriander leaves.
Serve masala pasta hot.