Masala pasta is a flavorful and spicy dish made with pasta, vegetables, and aromatic Indian spices. It is a quick and easy recipe that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a snack. Here is the recipe with cooking time, prepare time, ready time, and ingredients:
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ready time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups pasta (any shape)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
- Oil for cooking
Instructions:
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and green chilies (if using). Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for a minute.
- Add sliced bell peppers, grated carrots, and frozen green peas. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add salt to taste and mix well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the masala.
- Cook for a few more minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve hot and enjoy the delicious masala pasta.
Note: You can customize the spices and vegetables according to your preference. Adjust the quantity of red chili powder and green chilies to make the pasta more or less spicy.
