Desi Street Style Masala Macaroni

Name: Desi Street Style Masala Macaroni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 26 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups Macaroni (dry, uncooked); 6-7 cups Water (for boiling macaroni); 1 tsp Salt (for boiling pasta water); 2 tsp Vegetable Oil (for sautéing vegetables); 2 tsp Unsalted Butter; 3-4 cloves Garlic (minced, divided for veggies and sauce); 2-3 finely chopped Green Chillies (adjust to taste); 1 medium Onion (finely chopped); 1/2 cup Boiled Corn; 1/2 cup Carrots (finely diced); 1 medium Bell Peppers (any color, finely diced); 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for sauce base); 1.5 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 6-7 medium Tomatoes (pureed); 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste, for sauce); 2 tbsp Tomato Ketchup; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder (for heat, adjust to taste)

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this Desi Street Style Masala Macaroni, a quick and delicious pasta dish packed with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. This recipe features perfectly boiled macaroni tossed with sautéed garlic, green chilies, onions, corn, carrots, and bell peppers, all enveloped in a rich and tangy tomato-based sauce made with Kashmiri red chili powder, tomato puree, and ketchup. It's an easy-to-make, savory, and slightly spicy meal that captures the essence of Indian street food.

#Macaroni

#Desi

#Street Food

#Indian Pasta

#Vegetarian

#Spicy

#Quick Meal

Boiling Macaroni

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

26m

Cook Time

41m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Indian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

450

Calories

16g

Protein

65g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Sautéed Vegetables and Macaroni

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Tomato Sauce Simmering

Instructions

0/6 completed

1
Boil 2 cups of macaroni in 6-7 cups of water with 1 teaspoon of salt until 90% cooked. Drain and set aside.
Preview
10m
Preview
Boil 2 cups of macaroni in 6-7 cups of water with 1 teaspoon of salt until 90% cooked. Drain and set aside.
10m
Do not overcook the macaroni as it will be cooked further with the sauce.
2
In a large pan, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons of butter. Add chopped garlic, green chillies, onions, boiled corn, diced carrots, and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
Preview
4m
Preview
In a large pan, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons of butter. Add chopped garlic, green chillies, onions, boiled corn, diced carrots, and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.
4m
Maintain a medium-high heat to get a good sauté without browning too much.
3
Add the boiled macaroni to the sautéed vegetables and mix well. Sauté for another minute or two, then transfer the mixture to a separate bowl and keep it aside.
Preview
2m
Preview
Add the boiled macaroni to the sautéed vegetables and mix well. Sauté for another minute or two, then transfer the mixture to a separate bowl and keep it aside.
2m
Ensure the macaroni is evenly coated with the flavors from the sautéed vegetables.
4
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the remaining chopped garlic and 1.5 teaspoons of Kashmiri red chilli powder. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
Preview
1m
Preview
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Once hot, add the remaining chopped garlic and 1.5 teaspoons of Kashmiri red chilli powder. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
1m
Stir continuously to prevent the chili powder from burning, which can make it bitter.
5
Pour in the tomato puree (from 6-7 medium tomatoes). Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste), 2 tablespoons of tomato ketchup, and 1 tablespoon of red chilli powder. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly and the oil separates.
Preview
7m
Preview
Pour in the tomato puree (from 6-7 medium tomatoes). Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste), 2 tablespoons of tomato ketchup, and 1 tablespoon of red chilli powder. Mix well and let the sauce simmer for 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly and the oil separates.
7m
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. Add a pinch of sugar if tomatoes are too tart.
6
Return the sautéed macaroni and vegetable mixture to the pan with the simmering tomato sauce. Toss everything together until the macaroni is well coated with the sauce.
Preview
2m
Preview
Return the sautéed macaroni and vegetable mixture to the pan with the simmering tomato sauce. Toss everything together until the macaroni is well coated with the sauce.
2m
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.