MACARONI PASTA (SOUTH INDIAN STYLE)

MACARONI PASTA (SOUTH INDIAN STYLE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

INGREDIENTS

• Macaroni - 1 cup
• Tomatoes (puree form) - 3 medium sized
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Dry whole red chillies - 2
• Salt - 3/4 teaspoon (adjust according to taste)
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Red chilli powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Garam masala powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato ketchup - 2 tablespoons
• Vinegar (optional) - 1 teaspoon
• Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 1/2 cup

 

METHOD

• Boil macaroni pasta as per the instructions given on the packet.
• Once ready, keep it aside.
• Heat oil in a pan.
• Add mustard seeds & whole dry red chillies & allow them to crackle.

 

• As they crackle, add tomato puree to it.
• Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt & garam masala powder & mix well.
• Allow them to get cooked well till the mixture leaves oil.

• Next, add tomato ketchup & vinegar & mix well.
• Add water to this mixture & bring it to a boil till a nice thick gravy is formed.
• Add the boiled macaroni to this nice gravy formed & allow it to get cooked for around 5 minutes.

 

 

 

• Once when well cooked turn off the flame.
• Macaroni pasta is ready to serve.