Masala Pasta { Indian style masala past
Indian style masala pasta with Indian spices, mixed vegetables and herbs
Ingredients
- 400 gms / 2 cups pasta
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- ½ cup tomato puree
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp red chilly powder
- ½ tsp pepper powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp kasuri methi / dry fenugreek leaves
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- Coriander leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the instructions given in the packet. Drain and keep aside.
- Heat oil and add onions. Fry till they turn soft. Then add ginger-garlic paste and fry for a minute.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chilly powder and fry for 2 minutes. Then add the vegetables and fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Now add the tomato puree, kasuri methi and salt. Cover and cook till the vegetables are just cooked.
- Add the cooked pasta, garam masala, pepper powder and combine well. Adjust the salt and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.
Notes
- I have used carrot, beans, cauliflower, green peas, sweet corn and capsicum. You can add other vegetables like broccoli, baby corn, spinach etc.
- Do not overcook the vegetables. Its should retain some of the crunchiness.