Indian style Vegetable Pasta Recipe
Indian style Vegetable Pasta Recipe
Though pasta is an Italian dish, there are numerous variations depending on local flavours and taste. This is one such variation and is more of a Chennai style Vegetable Pasta. Makes a great after school dish for children.
Ingredients:
- Onion – 1, finely chopped
- Tomato – 1/2, finely chopped
- Cabbage – 2 to 3 tblsp, shredded
- Carrot – 1, finely chopped
- Capsicum – 1/2, finely chopped
- Green Chilli – 1, finely chopped
- Coriander Leaves – few
- Pasta – 1 packet (any variety)
- Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Oil as required
- Salt as per taste
- Red Chilli Powder as per taste
- Tomato Sauce as required
Method:
1. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan over medium flame.
2. Add the cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds.
3. Add the onions, green chillies, tomatoes, carrot and cabbage.
4. Saute well for a minute or two.
5. Add salt, little red chilli powder and 1 or 2 tsp of tomato sauce.
6. Mix well and cook for another minute.
7. Heat a pan of water over medium flame.
8. Add a little salt and bring to a boil.
9. Add the pasta and cook until tender (or aldente).
10. Drain well.
11. Add the pasta to the pan.
12. Mix well.
13. Garnish with coriander leaves.
14. Transfer to a serving plate.
15. Serve at once.
Tip: If desired, garnish with grated cheese.
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