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INDIAN STYLE MASALA PASTA RECIPE (VEGETARIAN) | EASY PASTA RECIPES

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Masala pasta recipe - Indian style

This is my first post on pasta recipes. I really wonder why din’t I try a pasta recipe so far. Actually I wanted to start with pasta with white sauce or red sauce but my friend Shalini suggested me to try our Indian style, easy pasta recipe with full of masala flavours.

This recipe is very similar to Penne Arrabiata. As kids love pasta very much, I tried this recipe for Raksha’s breakfast. We too tasted some. It was very nice, flavourful and tasty. So my first attempt in making a pasta recipe was a great success. I felt very happy and I wanted to share this recipe with you all. U can make many variations in this recipe and prepare it more healthy & colorful by adding vegetables. Friends, if you are bored of making cheesy pasta recipes, try this low calorie, easy peasy pasta recipe with Indian masala. U will love it.

Masala pasta recipe

Indian style masala pasta recipe

Indian style masala pasta recipe Easy,Indian style masala pasta recipe for breakfast/Dinner – Tastes great !

Cuisine: Indian
Category: Pasta recipes
Serves:  3
Prep time: 15 Minutes
Cook time: 10 Minutes
Total time: 25 Minutes

INGREDIENTS
 

To cook pasta

  • Penne pasta – 1 cup
  • Salt – as needed
  • Water – 5 cups
  • Cooking oil – few drops

For the masala

  • To temper
  • Cooking oil+ghee – 1.5 tbsp +1 tsp
  • Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Urad dal – 1 tsp
  • Chana dal – 1 tsp
  • Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
  • Big onion – 2 nos
  • Tomato – 2 nos or tomato puree – 1/3 cup
  • Curry leaves – few
  • Ginger-Garlic paste – 1/2 tsp
  • Red chilli powder or sambar powder – 1 tsp
  • Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp
  • Kasoori methi – 2 pinches
  • Coriander leaves – to garnish
METHOD

  • How to cook pasta: Take 5 cups of water in a bowl. Add some salt and few drops of cooking oil. When the water comes to boil, add 1 cup of pasta. Mix well using a ladle to avoid pasta sticking to the bottom and cook for 10-12 minutes in medium flame. It should be soft but firm without losing its shape. Switch off the flame and transfer the pasta to a colander. Discard the excess water. Show the pasta under running water to make it firm. Set aside.

How to cook pasta
How to cook pasta

  • Heat oil+ghee in a kadai. Splutter mustard seeds. Add urad dal, chana dal. Now add big onions and saute till transparent. Add g&g paste and saute for few seconds till its raw smell emanates.

Masala pasta recipe step3

  • Then add tomatoes or tomato puree. Saute till mushy. Add all the powders and mix well for few minutes. Add 2 pinches of kasuri methi and let mixture boil for a minute in low flame.

Masala pasta recipe step4

  • Lastly add the cooked pasta, toss well and switch off the flame. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, sprinkle some lemon juice if needed and serve hot.

Masala pasta recipe step5
Indian style masala pasta is ready !

Note

  • For variations, add sambar powder in place of red chilli powder.
  • You can use tomato puree instead of chopped tomato.
  • Use pav bhaji masala powder or biryani masala powder in place of garam masala powder. But adjust the spice level as per your taste.
  • U can also add few mint leaves while sauting onions. It gives a nice flavor.
  Masala pasta and Horlicks – My daughter Raksha’s breakfast. 
Masala penne pasta recipe
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Chitra

20 responses to “INDIAN STYLE MASALA PASTA RECIPE (VEGETARIAN) | EASY PASTA RECIPES”
  1. AparnaRajeshkumar Avatar
    AparnaRajeshkumar

    even i did the same , as pasta is not our cup of tea. i started with indian version , now i can say i like 4 to 5 varieties of pasta. U should try with white sauce , quite addictive.

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    1. Chitra Avatar
      Chitra

      Yes Aparna,have to try with white sauce soon 🙂

      Reply
  2. Shanthi Avatar
    Shanthi

    i love pasta..Indian style pasta is always addictive…

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  3. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    wow……………..its picture perfect and tempting to have some…………

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  4. Home Cooked food Avatar
    Home Cooked food

    yummy fusion of pasta dish.

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  5. Sundari Nathan Avatar
    Sundari Nathan

    looks very tempting!! love the title "Indian Style"

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  6. great-secret-of-life Avatar
    great-secret-of-life

    I love this version my mum makes it as after school snack.. tempting pasta

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  7. Sayantani Mahapatra Mudi Avatar
    Sayantani Mahapatra Mudi

    something similar to this was our go to supper in collage days. looks wonderful.

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  8. Priya Suresh Avatar
    Priya Suresh

    Who will say no to this irresistible dish, definitely not me..

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  9. Priya Avatar
    Priya

    I too first tried indian style pasta on my friends house .From there on there is no going back .Love pastas

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  10. Kaveri Venkatesh Avatar
    Kaveri Venkatesh

    Pastas are favorite with my kids…Love this Indian version

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  11. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    Both Pasta and Picture are perfect dear!!! Love the indianised version

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  12. Resna Avatar
    Resna

    Perfect pasta…love all Indian style pasta…lovely click

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  13. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    Love the indian touch…… Looks delicious!

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  14. VineelaSiva Avatar
    VineelaSiva

    Even I too prepare indian style.Adding our spices to pasta gives nice taste.

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  15. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    yummy pasta,looks very tempting 🙂

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  16. Shama Nagarajan Avatar
    Shama Nagarajan

    kids favourite pasta…..

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  17. nandoos kitchen Avatar
    nandoos kitchen

    kids fav. looks super yumm..

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  18. Unknown Avatar
    Unknown

    Loved it..thanks for the recipe

    Reply
    1. Chitra Avatar
      Chitra

      Thank u 🙂

      Reply

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