Any form of pasta, including macaroni, is made from semolina and is therefore healthy and nutritious. Macaroni is loved by everyone, mostly by kids and is often referred to as comfort food. The recipe that I am sharing here is desi style chicken macaroni pasta made with chicken, vegetables and spices. Pakistani twist given to this no cheese chicken macaroni will not only satisfy your taste buds but will also provide required nutrition. This spicy chicken and vegetable macaroni is made with minced chicken. It is a fusion dish made from indigenous Indian ingredients so you may also call it Indian style chicken macaroni recipe. It is combined with commonly available vegetables, sauces and spices to create a delicious dish that will satisfy both your taste buds and appetite at any time of the day. So do try this desi chicken macaroni recipe for a different taste and appreciation from your family.
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In boiling water add salt, cooking oil and macaroni, give a stir, let macaroni boil till its 90% done. This will take about 7-8 minutes.
Strain the excess water out of macaroni, spread about 1 teaspoon of oi over boiled macaroni so it may not stick together. Keep it aside.
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In a pan add cooking oil, garlic ginger paste, chopped onion, chopped carrots, saute for about 1 minute over medium high flame.
Now add chopped tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes more.
Once tomatoes are soft add chicken mince and finely chopped green chilies, sute for 2 minutes more.
Once the mince has changes its color add chicken powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, black and white pepper powder, garam masala powder, cumin powder and salt, mix well.
Cover the pot and cook for 2 minutes so that mince could get tender. (if you are using beef or mutton mince cook for more time till the mince gets tender).
After 2-3 minutes add vegetables (capsicum and corns), mix well.Add boiled macaroni and mix well.
Add ketchup, chili sauce, lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves along with 1/2 cup of water and mix well.
Turn the flame to high at this stage and cook for about 1 minute.
Turn off the flame and take the macaroni in a serving dish.
Sprinkle chopped fresh coriander and desi chicken macaroni is ready to enjoy.