Desi Chicken Macaroni
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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.
Ingredients
- _____________ For Boiling Macaroni ______________
- Water 8 cups
- Salt 2 teaspoon
- Oil 2 teaspoon
- Macaroni pasta 2 cup
- Oil 1 teaspoon
- _______________ For Chicken and Vegetables Macaroni _______________
- Cooking oil 4 tablespoon
- Garlic paste 1 tablespoon
- Ginger paste 1 teaspoon
- Omelet cut onion 1 cup
- Chopped carrots 1 cup
- Chopped tomato 3 medium size
- Chicken mince 500 grams
- Finely chopped green chilies 2 tablespoon (If you want less spicy reduce the quantity or skip it)
- Chicken powder 1 tablespoon (or use 2 chicken cubes)
- Red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Chaat masala 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon
- White pepper powder 1/2 teaspoon (if not available skip it and add 1 teaspoon of black pepper instaed)
- Garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon
- Cumin powder 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt 1/2 teaspoon
- Capsicum 1 medium size
- Corn kernels 1/2 cup (you may use mushrooms or any other vegetables as per your choice)
- Ketchup 2 tablespoon
- Chili sauce 1 tablespoon (or use any kind of hot sauce)
- Lemon juice 1-2 tablespoon (you may add vinegar as well)
Directions
_____________ For Boiling Macaroni ______________
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.
_______________ For Chicken and Vegetables Macaroni _______________
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.
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I experienced that cooking doesn't need to be threatening. I didn't figure out how to cook as a child. No treats or cakes with Grandma. Never helping mother cook meals. I needed to learn as a grown-up, due to legitimate need. I needed to figure out how to cook. So I just began cooking. It was unpleasant from the outset. I attempted to sear garlic, and everything turned green. It was one Pinterest fall flat after the other until I at least began to get its hang. For some time, I; despised cooking feared it with each fiber of my being. And one day; I, began anticipating it. I would be at my work area and begin pondering what I could make for supper. I began to get amped up for evaluating new plans, concocting something all alone, or utilizing new fixings. It got fun. Also, that is something I need to impart to you. Cooking is fun and energizing, and regardless of whether you think you will suck at it, recall, even I can cook.