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SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPES IN INDIAN STYLE | SPICY LEMON SPAGHETTI | Hameesha

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Spicy Lemon Spaghetti

Cultural Context

Spicy Lemon Spaghetti is a vibrant dish that showcases the Italian tradition of combining simple ingredients to create bold flavors. The bright acidity of lemon paired with the heat from red pepper flakes offers a refreshing twist on classic pasta dishes. This dish has gained popularity worldwide, especially among those seeking quick and flavorful meals.

ItalianINmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 Spaghetti squash (medium)
¼ cup peanuts
2 dry red peppers or 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
2 green chilies (optional)
1 lemon
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp mustard seeds
10-12 curry leaves
½ tsp turmeric
¼ tsp asafoetida or hing (optional)
salt to taste

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Pierce the spaghetti squash with a small knife to make a dent and cut through it slowly.

2

Slice the spaghetti squash and pressure cook in an Instant Pot for 7 minutes with the bottom side down.

3

Let it cool and use a fork to scrape the flesh towards the center, fluffing it into a plate.

4

Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds and cumin. When they splutter, add peanuts and fry until brown.

5

Add turmeric, curry leaves, red pepper flakes, and green chilies (add according to your spice level), hing, and sauté for a minute.

6

Add fluffed spaghetti squash and stir well. Add salt and lemon juice to taste. Cook while stirring for 3 more minutes and then turn off the stove. Serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

Instant Potpanfork

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freeketovegetarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Lemon SpaghettiSpaghetti al LimoneSpaghetti Piccante al Limone

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