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Indian style masala macaroni pasta garnished with coriander leaves and served in a bowl

Indian Style Masala Macaroni in Instant Pot

Gayathri Vijayakumar
Masala Macaroni is a fusion dish that combines macaroni pasta with traditional Indian spices (masalas) and vegetables. This comforting desi-style pasta is coated in a simple and mildly spiced onion tomato base with the added crunch of veggies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 people
Calories 620 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium Tomato finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 cup Elbow Macaroni Pasta
  • ¾ cup Vegetables I used green bell pepper, frozen sweet corn, frozen green peas
  • 1 & ½ cups Water
  • ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chilli Powder adjust
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 teaspoon Tomato Ketchup
  • Coriander Leaves for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add oil. Once the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.
  • Add the finely chopped tomato. Cook until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
  • Add the turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and garam masala. Mix well and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes. You can use fresh or frozen vegetables.
  • Add the macaroni pasta to the Instant Pot, along with the water and the required amount of salt. Stir everything once.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
  • Set the Instant Pot to 'Pressure Cook' or 'Manual' mode on high pressure for 4 minutes. Once the cooking time is complete, quickly release the pressure by carefully turning the valve to the venting position.
  • Open the Instant Pot and give everything a good stir, ensuring the masala and macaroni are well combined.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Serve hot.

Notes

Reduce the red chilli powder if you prefer a milder dish. Increase the red chilli powder and add chopped green chillies if you want it spicier. You can also add red chilli flakes to give the dish a spice kick.
Sprinkle some grated cheese on top before serving for a cheesy delight.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 105gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 166mgPotassium: 401mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4153IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 3mg
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