The Working Cook: Masala Macaroni Recipe
Ingredients
- MASALA MACARONI
- Prep time: 20 min | Cooking time: 15 min | Serves: 4
- Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1Â tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 medium-sized tomato, finely chopped
- 1 cup frozen mixed veggies, thawed
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups whole wheat macaroni or any small shaped pasta (cooked according to package instructions, drained and set aside)
- salt & pepper, to taste
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