Masala Pasta Recipe: If you also love the flavours of street food, then you’ll absolutely love this masala recipe. This recipe combines Indian spices, pasta, and a mix of onions and tomatoes. It’s quite easy to make and can be enjoyed as a light snack in the evening. Let’s learn how to make it:
What ingredients are needed for Masala Pasta?
Pasta – 1 cup (100 grams)
Salt – 1/2 teaspoon or to taste
Water – 4 cups + 1/2 cup (for the sauce)
Green onions/onions – 1/3 cup
Ginger-garlic paste – 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Black pepper powder – 1/4 teaspoon
Tomatoes – 1 cup or 2 medium
Kashmiri red chilli powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Carrots – 1/3 cup
Coriander powder – 1/2 teaspoon
Green peas – 1/4 cup
Fresh coriander leaves – 2 tablespoons
Garam masala – 1/4 teaspoon
Green onion greens – 2 tablespoons, optional
How to boil pasta?
To cook the pasta, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt to 4 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until done, then drain the water.
How is the base for masala pasta prepared?
First, heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and sauté the onions until they are lightly golden and softened. Then add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté. Next, add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften. Once the tomatoes are soft, add the cumin seeds, turmeric, black pepper, coriander powder, and Kashmiri red chilli powder and mix well.
When and how should you add vegetables to pasta?
Add the chopped bell peppers, carrots, and green peas, then add salt to taste. Sauté for 1 minute. Then add 1/2 cup of water, cover the pan, and cook on low heat until the vegetables are tender.
How do you mix the pasta into the sauce?
You need to add the boiled pasta to the spices and vegetables and mix it well. Then add 2 tablespoons of fresh coriander, 2 tablespoons of green onion leaves, and 1/4 teaspoon of mixed spices and stir. After that, turn off the heat and serve the pasta hot. You can garnish it with coriander or grated cheese.