Tuesday, August 27, 2013

SPICY MACARONI AND CHEESE

Spicy Macaroni and Cheese





Ingredients
  1. Macaroni- 1 cup
  2. Garlic-chopped- 1 tsp
  3. Onion-chopped- 1/2 cup
  4. Green chilies-chopped- 1/2 tsp
  5. Spring onion-chopped- 2 tbsp
  6. Celery-chopped- 2 tbsp
  7. Tomato-chopped- 1/2 cup
  8. Red chili powder-(or use cayenne pepper powder)- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp( or to taste)
  9. Bell pepper-diced( use red,green and yellow)- 1 to 1.5 cups
  10. Fresh dill-chopped- 2 to 3 tbsp
  11. Black pepper powder- to taste
  12. Salt- to taste
  13. Grated cheese- 1/2 to 3/4 cup( or as required)
  14. Olive oil- as required
  15. Water- to cook macaroni
Directions
  • In a large pan ,bring water to a boil .Reduce heat to medium and add macaroni.Cook according to package instructions.Drain and keep aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan,add garlic,onion , green chilies and spring onion.Saute until onion turns translucent.Add celery and mix well.
  • Add tomato and cook until it turns mushy.
  • Add red chili powder and saute for few seconds.
  • Next add bell pepper and cook for few minutes or until it is done.
  • Add dill,and cooked macaroni.Mix well until combined.Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Add cheese and switch off the stove.Mix well until combined.
NOTES: 
  • Use cheddar or mozarella cheese  or even a mix.Adjust the quantity of cheese according to your taste.I used less than 1/2 cup.


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