Simple macaroni in Pakistani style
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of Macaroni Pasta
- 2 large Tomatoes
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 large Potato
- A bunch of Fresh Coriander/Cilantro Leaves (Hara Dhania) (for garnish) (chopped)
- Any kind of Cheese (for sprinkling)
- 2 tsp. Coriander Powder (Pisa Dhania)
- 1 tsp. Red Chilli Powder (Pisi Lal Mirch) (more or less may be used depending on taste preferance.)
- ½ tsp. Turmeric Powder (Pisi Haldi)
- Salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp. Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tsp. Ginger Paste (Pisi Adrak)
- 10 cups of Water
Recpie:
- Cut all of the tomatoes, onion and potato lengthwise. Rapid boil the water, add Pasta & cook until aldente. Reserve ½ cup of the water, drain and run cold water over to stop cooking.
- Separately in a pan heat oil, add the onions and fry until they are translucent. Add in the ginger paste, potatoes, salt and tumeric powder. Cover to cook for a few minutes. Mix in the tomatoes and cook until the juice wilts from the tomatoes. Add the reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Add the coriander and red chilli powder. Cook until the potatoes are done. Mix in the macaroni pasta and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with fresh coriander/cilantro leaves and serve with cheese sprinkle.
