Masala Pasta (North Indian Style)
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Masala Pasta (North Indian Style)
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This is an easy, simple and super sumptuous way of preparing a vegetarian Masala Pasta dish, in a North Indian style. The masala is just like any other spiced onion-tomato mixture that goes in an Indian dish.
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Ingredients
For cooking pasta
- 1 cup penne pasta (heaped) - 100 grams
- 4 cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt or add as required
For masala base
- ⅓ cup finely chopped spring onions or onions
- ½ teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes (tightly packed) or 2 medium to large tomatoes, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
- ⅓ cup finely chopped carrots or ⅓ cup grated carrots
- ¼ cup green peas - fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup finely chopped capsicum or bell pepper
- ½ cup water or add as required
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped spring onions greens - optional
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala
- salt as required
- 2 to 3 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese or vegetarian parmesan cheese, optional - for garnish
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Instructions
Cooking pasta
- Heat 4 cups water along with ½ teaspoon salt till it comes to a boil.
- When the water comes to a boil, add the pasta.
- Cook till the pasta becomes aldente. You can also cook it more if you want.
- Strain the pasta and keep aside.
Making masala pasta
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. Add the finely chopped spring onions or onions.
- Saute till the onions become translucent.
- Then add ginger-garlic paste. Saute till the raw aroma of ginger-garlic goes away.
- Then add 1 cup tightly packed finely chopped tomatoes.
- Stir and sauté on a low to medium heat till the tomatoes become pulpy and soften.
- Then add all the ground spice powders one by one.
- Mix the spice powders very well.
- Next add the mix veggies.
- Season with salt. Mix very well and saute for a minute.
- Add water. Mix again. Cover the pan with its lid. On a low to medium heat simmer till the veggies are tender and cooked.
- When the veggies are done, add the cooked pasta. Mix very well.
- Next add 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves and 2 tablespoons chopped spring onions greens - optional.
- Then add garam masala powder. Mix well. Switch off the heat.
- Serve Indian Pasta hot or warm garnished with some coriander leaves or some grated cheddar cheese or vegetarian parmesan cheese.
Notes
- You could use your preferred pasta to make this recipe.
- Preferably cook the pasta until al dente. But, you can cook it more, if you want.
- Feel free to add the veggies you or your family likes in this Masala Pasta. You could also skip adding the vegetables.
- Add less or more of the red chilli powder and other seasonings according to your spice preferences.
- Do add some grated cheese while serving as it balances the spicy flavors of the pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
852mg
(36%)
Potassium
359mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3207IU
(64%)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
0.1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.1mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2mg
Vitamin B6
0.2mg
Vitamin B12
0.1µg
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Vitamin D
0.03µg
Vitamin E
1mg
Vitamin K
43µg
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Vitamin B9 (Folate)
37µg
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Magnesium
42mg
Phosphorus
137mg
Zinc
1mg
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 852mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 359mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3207IU | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 2mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Vitamin D | 0.03µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 43µg | |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 37µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 137mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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