Masala Macaroni and Cheese

Masala Macaroni and Cheese

Recipe by Shanta Rao
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Ingredients

  • Elbow Macaroni : 1 lb

  • Red or yellow onion : 1 medium

  • Tomatoes : 2 medium or large

  • Frozen green peas : ½ cup

  • Carrot : 1

  • Green Beans : 15 – 20

  • Shredded Amul cheese : 1 cup

  • Ghee : 2 tablespoons

  • Garlic : 1 pod, minced

  • Cilantro : 2 tablespoons, chopped

  • Garam Masala : ½ teaspoon

  • Salt to taste

Directions

  • Dice the onion, tomatoes, carrots, and green beans into small pieces.
  • Heat the ghee in a big skillet. Add the garlic and onions and let them ‘sweat’ for a couple of minutes.
  • Add the carrots and beans and sauté for another 2 minutes.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, cook the pasta in a pot of salted, boiling water. Drain and set aside.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, peas, garam masala and salt to the skillet.
  • Give a quick stir and then add the cooked macaroni. Add most of the chopped cilantro.
  • Save just enough cilantro for garnish. Stir to combine the vegetables and pasta. Cook covered for 3 minutes.
  • Take the skillet off the heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the hot pasta. Garnish with cilantro and serve.