# Masala Pasta

## Description
A quick and easy Masala Pasta recipe, perfect for bachelors, busy parents, and anyone looking for a satisfying meal in minutes. This flavorful dish combines macaroni with a vibrant Indian spice and vegetable medley.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 361 per serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Servings: 3
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: Indian
- Health Score: 6.5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 361
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fat: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 767mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (3 servings)
- 1 cup Macaroni
- 1 teaspoon Salt (divided)
- 3 tablespoons Cooking Oil (divided)
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 pieces Green Chilies (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Onion (finely chopped)
- 3 medium Tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Capsicum (Bell Pepper) (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Frozen Peas
- 0.25 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Coriander Leaves (chopped)
- 0.25 piece Lemon (for juice)

## Instructions
1. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 cup of macaroni to the boiling water. Cook on high flame until the macaroni is 90% done.
2. Drain the cooked macaroni using a colander. Drizzle 1 teaspoon of oil over the macaroni to prevent sticking and let it cool completely in the colander.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add 0.5 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 3 cloves of minced garlic, and 2 chopped green chilies. Sauté for one minute.
4. Add 0.25 cup of finely chopped onion to the pan and sauté for another minute until translucent.
5. After two minutes, add 3 finely chopped medium tomatoes and 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Cook until the tomato skins begin to separate and the tomatoes are soft.
6. Add 0.5 cup of chopped capsicum and 0.25 cup of frozen peas to the cooked tomatoes. Sauté for another two minutes until the frozen peas are tender.
7. Add 0.25 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of red chilli powder, 1 teaspoon of coriander powder, and 0.5 teaspoon of garam masala to the sautéed vegetables. Add 0.25 cup of water and mix well, cooking until the spices are well incorporated and the mixture thickens slightly.
8. Add the boiled macaroni to the pan with the vegetable and spice mixture. Toss and sauté for two to three minutes, ensuring the macaroni is well coated with the masala.
9. Before serving, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves and squeeze the juice from 0.25 lemon. Mix well and serve hot.

## Allergen Information
Contains: gluten

## Tags
pasta, masala, indian, quick, easy, vegetarian, comfort-food

## Source
Recipe by: Vismai FOOD
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/T7siQgI-aYU?si=IhCPMXz8aWB6dWk-

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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