Desi Masala Pasta Recipe (Indian Style) (2024)

Desi masala pasta recipe (Indian style) with step by step images: A delectable fusion pasta made with mixed vegetables and a melange of Indian spices.

Masala pasta is a twist to the normal onion-tomato based pasta. The spice fusion lends a unique taste to the pasta, That is relished by every age group. Especially by the kids and office goers. In India having masala pasta in the lunch box is a kind of regular affair. Why not? It’s easy-to-make, delicious, and full of nutritious vegetables.

This pasta is usually served as a meal for lunch or dinner. But it can also be served for breakfast or snacks as well. Similarly, I have shared a lighter version of white sauce pasta recipe you can check that too.

The best part of this desi style pasta is, it can be tweaked to suit every palette.

Some Useful Tips With variations

• I have used spiral pasta. Use macaroni, spaghetti, penne or whatever pasta is available with you.
• Durum wheat or quinoa pasta can also be used for a healthier option.
• Swap butter with oil for a lighter version or just for a vegan version.
• For the spice powder, I like to use readymade pasta masala powder sold here in India in the grocery stores. You can use garam masala powder instead. Also, you can add Italian mixed herb seasoning or dried oregano.
• For vegetables, I like to use carrot, french beans, and green peas. Veggies like cabbage, broccoli, bell pepper, sweet corn, and mushroom also go well with this. Feel free to use your choice of vegetables.
• The addition of tomato ketchup balances the flavor and adds a beautiful taste to the pasta. Swap it with a little sugar, If you don’t like to use tomato ketchup.
• Use cream or cheese for a rich creamy taste.

Instructions

1. Boil the pasta as per the instruction along with salt, oil, and water until al Dante (cooked but has a bite). Once done drain the excess water and transfer to a bowl.
2. Heat butter and oil together in a pan. Add the finely chopped onions.
3. Saute till the onions become translucent.
4. Then add ginger-garlic paste. Saute till the raw aroma of ginger-garlic goes away.
5. Then add chopped vegetables and saute for 1-2 minutes.
6. Add the tomato paste, followed by salt and Kashmiri chili powder. Stir to mix. Cover and let it simmer for a few minutes until the tomato paste starts to thicken. Check-in between.
7. Then add all the chopped green chili and pasta masala powder/garam masala powder.Mix well.
8. Add 3 tablespoon water. Stir for a few seconds.
9. Add tomato ketchup. Mix well.
10. Add the pasta along with Italian mixed herb seasoning or dried oregano (if adding). Toss them carefully and turn off the flame.
11. Indian masala pasta is ready to serve. Serve hot garnished with chopped spring onion greens. If you like you can even add some grated cheddar or parmesan cheese as well.

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