Easy Macaroni Recipe #recipe

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: paneer

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Frozen peas are often more affordable and convenient.

capsicum

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: any bell pepper

Any bell pepper can be used interchangeably.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Boil water in a large pot and add macaroni; cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain macaroni and set aside.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add green chili and chopped tomato; cook until the tomato softens, about 3-5 minutes.

Mix in peas and capsicum; sauté for another 2-3 minutes.

Sprinkle in coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper; stir well to combine.

Add the cooked macaroni to the pan; mix thoroughly to coat the pasta with spices.

If desired, add grated cheese and stir until melted and creamy.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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