5 Ways to Cook

Mac and Cheese

With an Indian Twist!

Introduce your kids to the vibrant flavours of Indian spices with masala mac and cheese.

Steps to make it

1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions, then set it aside. 

2. In a pan, heat ghee or oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. 

3. Add spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala to create a flavourful base. 

4. Stir in tomato sauce or puree and cook until the sauce thickens. 

5. Finally, combine the cooked macaroni with the masala sauce.

6. Optionally, add chopped vegetables or cooked chicken for added nutrition and flavour.

Keema Mac and Cheese 

Calling all meat lovers! Here, we will combine keema and mac and cheese in this recipe. 

How to make it?

1. In a pan, cook minced meat with spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam

masala. 

2. Once the meat is browned and cooked, set it aside.

3. Cook macaroni according to package instructions and set it aside.

4. In a separate pan, melt butter and whisk some flour to create a roux.

5. Slowly stir in milk, then add grated cheese and stir until it is melted.

6. Combine the cheese sauce with the cooked noodles and the keema topping. 

7. Bake until it's heated through and the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.

Veggie-loaded Mac and Cheese 

To add a burst of colour and nutrition to mac and cheese, let’s incorporate some veggies.

How to prepare it? 

1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions and set it aside. 

2. In a pan, sauté a mix of finely chopped carrots, bell peppers, peas, and corn. 

3. You can also add spinach or grated zucchini for added nutrients. 

4. In a separate saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux.

5. Gradually add milk, then stir in grated cheese for a creamy sauce. 

6. Combine the cooked macaroni with the sautéed vegetables and cheese sauce for a

colourful and nutritious mac and cheese.

Tandoori Mac and Cheese

Give mac and cheese an Indian twist by infusing it with the bold flavours of tandoori masala.

Preparation Method

1. Prepare macaroni noodles as per package instructions and set them aside. 

2. In a bowl, marinate chicken cubes or paneer in a mixture of tandoori masala, yoghurt, and

a squeeze of lemon juice.

3. Grill or pan-fry the marinated chicken or paneer until cooked. 

4. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to create a roux.

5. Gradually add milk and stir in grated cheese until smooth.

6. Combine the cooked noodles with the tandoori chicken or paneer.

7. Now add the cheese sauce for a flavourful and satisfying mac & cheese.

Butter Chicken Mac and Cheese

Butter chicken fans, assemble! Mac and cheese with butter chicken is going to be the next

favourite on the block.

Cooking instructions

1. Cook macaroni according to package instructions and set it aside. 

2. In a pan, sauté diced chicken with butter chicken spices like cumin, coriander, garam

masala, and fenugreek leaves. 

3. Stir in tomato sauce or puree and cream and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.

4. Combine the cooked macaroni with the butter chicken sauce and sprinkle grated

cheese on it. 

5. Bake until the cheese is melted and golden for a unique and delicious experience. 

Wrapping Up

Mac and cheese is a versatile dish that can be easily adapted to cater to the taste buds of

everyone. By incorporating Indian flavours, spices, and ingredients, we can introduce a fun and

exciting twist to this comfort food. Whether it's masala mac and cheese, paneer mac and cheese,

or veggie-loaded mac and cheese; these innovative variations will surely steal everyone’s hearts.

What are you waiting for? Pick up your pans and get cooking already.

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