Macaroni Makeover

Well.....This is a combo (not suitable for my Combo Meal event) of Italian Macaroni in Indian Creamy tomato sauce or should I say Malai Gravy.....(the one that's preapred for a Punjabi Dish). See that's why I call this dish a Makeover....I dont think I need to write anything more to explain further...just read on for the recipe...

You will need:- 

Macaroni (any shape) 100 gms ( i used whole wheat macaroni)

Fresh cream 1 cup

Salt to taste

Sugar a pinch

Oil 2 tbsp.

Onions finely chopped 2 medium

Ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp.

Tomato puree 1 cup

Red chilli powder 1 tsp.

Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp.

Coriander powder 1/2 tsp.

Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 2 tbsp.

Grated Cheese 100 gms. (optional)

 

1.  Bring two cups of water to a boil in a pan. Add one tsp of salt and one tbsp of oil. Add macaroni and cook till it is three fourth done. 

2. Drain and rinse under running water. Keep aside to drain completely. Apply oil so that macaroni does not stick together.

3. Heat oil in a pan. Add chopped onions and cook till the onions are translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste, tomato puree and continue to cook on low heat till oil surfaces. 

4. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and mix well. Continue to cook for one to two minutes. Add salt to taste and also add a pinch of sugar. 

5. Add cooked macaroni and cook on medium heat for two minutes. Lower heat and add the malai. Do not stir. Cover and cook for two minutes. Adjust salt. 

6. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and grated cheese(optional). Serve hot.