Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Indian recipes category.

Masala Pasta Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 Cups pasta
2 tbsp olive oil or butter (divided) (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
3 cloves garlic chopped finely
1/4 tsp salt (+ 1/2 tsp for boiling pasta)
1/2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp garam masala or pav bhaji masala or any other masala powder
1/2 tsp kasuri methi (coriander leaves)
2 tbsp cream as needed (optional)
vegetables
1 large onion chopped finely
3/4 to 1 cup tomatoes chopped mashed or pureed (do not use very sour tomatoes)
2 carrots chopped or as needed
1/4 to 1/2 cup green peas
1/4 cup capsicum (bell pepper) - chopped

Recipe Instructions:

In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil.
When the water begins to boil rapidly, add half tsp salt and pasta.
Cook till al dente on a medium to high flame.
I suggest referring the on the pack of pasta.
While the pasta cooks, rinse and chop the veggies.
Drain off the pasta to a colander when done and rinse in cold water.
Set aside.
Reserve 3 to 4 tbsps of pasta cooked water.
How to make masala pasta
heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
When the oil turns hot, add cumin.
When they begin to splutter, then add finely chopped garlic.
Fry till it begins to smell good for a minute or two.
Add onions and fry until they turn pink.
Then add chopped veggies and fry for about 2 minutes.
Next mash the tomatoes well and add it to the pan along with salt.
Cook until the tomatoes turn soft and blend well with veggies.
The raw smell of tomatoes should disappear.
Add kasuri methi, red chili powder and masala powder.
Stir well and fry for a minute.
Switch off the stove.
If using cream add now and stir.
Add cooked pasta and 1 tbsp oil.
Toss well.
Adjust salt as needed.
Add coriander leaves.
If the pasta looks dry, then pour 1 to 2 tbsps pasta cooked water.
Serve masala pasta hot.

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