Off to the recipe for the day, anytime, macaroni is my savior for the lazy dinners. What I love about this dish is its versatility. Mix in any flavors and it just tastes awesome. Let's have some macaroni with some tandoori flavors for today - I'm telling you, it just tastes too good!!!
Chicken Tandoori Macaroni
Serves 4-6
Recipe adapted from Yummy Yummy
Ingredients:
For the chicken masala:
250 gm boneless chicken, cut into small pcs
2 tsp tandoori chicken masala
2 tsp yogurt
1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
Salt to taste
For the macaroni:
1 packet macaroni (400 gm)
1 tbsp oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 tomato, chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp tandoori chicken masala
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
1 blob butter
Method:
Combine all the ingredients under "for the chicken masala section" in a pressure cooker and marinate for minimum half an hour. Cook for one whistle, switch off and allow the pressure to go by itself.
Cook the macaroni till almost 90% done. Drain and set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat oil. Saute the onions till soft. Add the tomatoes and cook till it becomes mashed. Add in the tomato paste, turmeric powder, chilli powder and tandoori chicken masala powder and cook till the raw smell goes. Now add the cooked chicken along with its stock and the macaroni. Mix well, add little water if required - stock should be enough. Leave on low flame with the lid tightly closed for around 10 minutes for the flavors to sink in. Sprinkle garam masala, adjust the salt. Finally garnish with coriander leaves and add the butter for the final touch.
Serve warm and devour!!!