Easy Cooking Snacks: Spicy Masala Macaroni
Masala Macaroni is a spicy, cheese-free Indian pasta dish where elbow macaroni is tossed in a bold tomato-onion masala seasoned with classic Indian spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups elbow macaroni
- 2 tbsp oil
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- Salt, to taste
- ½ cup chopped bell pepper (optional)
- ¼ cup green peas or corn (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lemon juice, to taste
- Crushed kasuri methi (optional)
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil, add cumin seeds. Once sizzling, sauté onions until golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for 1–2 mins.
- Add tomatoes and cook until soft and oil separates.
- Stir in turmeric, red chili, coriander powder, and salt.
- Add bell peppers, corn, or peas. Cook for 2–3 mins.
- Add pasta, garam masala, and kasuri methi. Mix well.
- Finish with lemon juice and garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust spice levels based on taste.
- Use any short pasta shape.
- Add protein like tofu or chickpeas to make it a complete meal.
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