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Desi Masala Pasta Recipe Indian Style
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Desi Masala Pasta Recipe (Indian Style)

Desi masala pasta recipe (Indian style) with step by step images: A delectable fusion of pasta made with mixed vegetables and a melange of Indian spices. 

Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course Breakfast, Lunch
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Desi Masala Pasta Recipe, Indian style masala pasta, Masala Pasta
Servings2 people
Author Geetanjali

INGREDIENTS ( 1 CUP = 250 ML )

For Boiling Pasta

  • 1 cup spiral pasta or any
  • 4 cups water or as required
  • 1 tsp salt or as required
  • 1 tsp oil

For Making Masala Pasta

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 3 tbsp carrots chopped
  • 3 tbsp green peas
  • 2 tbsp beans chopped
  • 3 medium-sized ripe tomatoes blended into a puree
  • Salt as required
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder non-spicy
  • 1 tsp chopped green chili
  • 1 tsp readymade pasta masala powder/garam masala powder
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 1/3 tsp Italian mixed herb seasoning or dried oregano optional
  • 1 tbsp spring onion greens finely chopped (for garnishing)

INSTRUCTIONS

To boil the Pasta

  • Heat sufficient water adding salt and oil. Once the water comes to a boil, add pasta and cook until al Dante ( cooked but has a bite). I would suggest to check out the instruction written over the pasta packet.
  • Once done drain the extra water and transfer the pasta to another bowl and set aside.

To make the Masala Pasta

  • Heat butter and oil together in a pan. Add the finely chopped onions.
  • Saute till the onions become translucent.
  • Then add ginger-garlic paste. Saute till the raw aroma of ginger-garlic goes away.
  • Then add chopped vegetables and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste, followed by salt and Kashmiri chili powder. Stir to mix. Cover and let it simmer for a few minutes until the tomato paste starts to thicken. Check-in between.
  • Then add all the chopped green chili and readymade pasta masala powder/garam masala powder. Mix well.
  • Add 3 tbsp water. Stir for a few seconds.
  • Add tomato ketchup. Mix well.
  • Add the pasta along with dried Italian mixed herb seasoning or dried oregano (if adding). Toss them carefully and turn off the flame.
  • Indian masala pasta is ready to serve. Serve hot garnished with chopped spring onion greens. If you like you can even add some grated cheddar or parmesan cheese as well.

Notes

For the spice powder I have used readymade pasta masala powder, which is easily available in any grocery store in India. You can use garam masala powder instead.