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Desi Masala Pasta

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Desi-Style
Masala Pasta
: Tangy Tomato Spices Meet Pasta

30 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
18
Ingredients
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This masala pasta blends the bold flavours of Indian street-style cooking with the comforting shape of penne or fusilli. The base is a spicy tomato-onion masala loaded with ginger, garlic, and pav bhaji masala, giving it that unmistakable desi punch. Mixed vegetables and capsicum add crunch and colour, while a light sprinkle of grated cheese brings everything together. It’s a quick, no-fuss dish that’s perfect for using up leftover veggies in a fun way.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
200 gPasta (penne or fusilli)
1 largeOnion
3 mediumTomatoes
2Green chillies
1 tspGinger
1 tbspGarlic
1 mediumCapsicum
100 gMixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
1 tspCumin seeds
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1 tspKashmiri red chilli powder
1 tspPav bhaji masala
1 tbspTomato ketchup
2 tbspCooking oil
to tasteSalt
1/2 tspSugar
2 tbspCoriander leaves
50 gGrated cheese

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Cook The Pasta

Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add salt and a teaspoon of oil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Description - Step 2

Sauté Aromatics And Veggies

Heat oil in a deep pan. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Stir in onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Sauté until the onions turn translucent. Toss in the mixed veggies and capsicum. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

Description - Step 3

Prepare The Masala Sauce

Make puree of tomatoes by using a blender. Pour these pureed tomatoes into the pan. Add turmeric, red chilli powder, pav bhaji masala, salt and sugar. Mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes until the masala thickens. Stir in the tomato ketchup.

Description - Step 4

Toss Pasta In The Sauce

Add the cooked pasta to the bubbling masala sauce. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the sauce. If the mixture seems too thick, add a splash of pasta cooking water to loosen it. Cook for 2 more minutes, stirring frequently.

Description - Step 5

Garnish And Serve Hot

Turn off the heat. Garnish the Desi Masala Pasta generously with chopped coriander leaves. If using cheese, sprinkle it on top. Give everything a final toss. Serve piping hot.

Step 1
Cook The Pasta
10 minutes
Step 2
Sauté Aromatics And Veggies
6 minutes
Step 3
Prepare The Masala Sauce
8 minutes
Step 4
Toss Pasta In The Sauce
4 minutes
Step 5
Garnish And Serve Hot
2 minutes

Plate it up!

Plating

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Twirl the Desi Masala Pasta into deep bowls or plates for a cafe-style presentation. The colourful veggies will peek through the vibrant sauce.

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Pairing

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Serve Desi Masala Pasta goes best with toasted garlic bread and a chilled aerated drink.

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Garnishing

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Top each serving of Desi Masala Pasta with an extra sprinkle of grated cheese if you like. Tear a few coriander or basil leaves over the pasta for a pop of green.

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