- recipe /
- Desi Pasta /
Ingredients:
- Pasta 2 cups
- Oil 2 tsp
- Cumin Seeds ¼ tsp
- Onion, 1 large
- Tomato, blanched, pureed ½- ¾ cup
- Mixed vegetables, Leached 1 cup (Fresh green peas, finely chopped carrots & Capsicum)
- Garlic, chopped 1 tsp
- Red Chilli powder ½ tsp
- Garam Masala ¼ tsp
- Salt ¼ tsp
- Sugar 1 tsp
- Portions – 4 serving
- Serving Size – 1 cup
Nutrients
- Calories: 195 Kcal
- Proteins : 4.3 gm
- Sodium: 163 mg
- Potassium: 180 mg
- Phosphorus: 60 mg
Procedure:
- In a large pot, bring 5- 6 cups of water to boil. Add 1 tsp of oil and pasta and cook until al dente or you can refer to the cooking instructions mention on the pack.
- Rinse the pasta under running cold water. Drain in a colander and keep aside.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add jeera and let it splutter. Add chopped garlic and fry until golden brown.
- Add sliced onions and fry until they turn soft and pink.
- Toss leached veggies and stir-fry on high flame for 2- 3 mins.
- Add pureed blanched tomato to the pan and cook until it blends well with the veggies. Add red chilli powder, sugar and garam masala.
- Add little water, cover it with a lid and cook until the masala is well cooked.
- Add cooked pasta and stir well. Cook for 2- 3 minutes and serve hot.