Cheesy Masala Macaroni

Ingredients

For Masala Macaroni

• 1 ½ tbsp Oil,
• ½ tsp Cumin seeds,
• Prepared Ginger Garlic Paste,
• 1 large Onion, roughly slice,
• 1 tsp Degi red chili powder,
• 1 tsp Coriander powder,
• ½ tsp Turmeric powder,
• 1 ½ cup Water,
• 1 medium size Tomato, roughly chopped,
• 1 large Carrot, cut into dice,
• ¼ cup fresh Green peas,
• ⅓ cup Water,
• Salt to taste,
• ½ tsp Sugar,
• 2 ½ cups Macaroni Pasta
• 1 cup Water,
• 2 tbsp Butter, cube,
• 150 gms Paneer, cut into cube,
• 1 medium size Capsicum, small diced,
• ¼ cup Water,
• 1 tbsp Tender Coriander stems, finely chopped,
• A pinch of garam masala,
• ¼ cup Processed cheese, grated

For Ginger Garlic Paste

• 1 inch Ginger, peeled, slice,
• 2-3 Garlic cloves,
• 2 Green chillies,
• Salt to taste

For Garnish

• Pizza cheese blend,
• Coriander sprig

Process

For Ginger Garlic Paste

1. In a mortar pestle, add ginger, garlic cloves, green chillies, salt to taste and grind into a smooth paste.
2. And keep aside for further use.

For Masala Macaroni

1. In a sauce pot, add oil, once oil gets hot, add cumin and let it splutter.
2. Now, add prepared ginger garlic paste and saute for 10 to 15 seconds, add onion and saute well.
3. Once onions turn translucent, add degi red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and saute well.
4. Now, add water and mix everything well, add tomato, carrots and mix well and cover it with the lid and let it cook for a while.
5. Once carrots cook well, add green peas and water and mix well.
6. Add salt to taste, sugar and once again mix well. Now, add macaroni pasta, mix well and add water and mix well.
7. Add butter into it and cover it with the lid and let it cook for a while.
8. Now, add paneer cubes, capsicum and mix well, add water and mix everything well.
9. Cover it with a lid and cook for a while.
10. Once carrots, green peas and pasta cook well, add tender coriander stems, pinch of garam masala and mix everything well.
11. Add grated cheese and mix well.
12. Garnish with pizza blend, coriander sprig and serve hot.