Duff's Curried Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Duff's Curried Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 8 ounces elbow macaroni; 1/4 cup cold milk; 2 tablespoons curry powder (preferably Madras-style); 1/4 cup peanut oil; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/4 cup mango chutney, finely chopped; 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar; Freshly ground pepper; 1 10 -ounce bag broccoli slaw mix; 1/2 cup chopped scallions; 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

Kosher salt
8 ounces elbow macaroni
1/4 cup cold milk
2 tablespoons curry powder (preferably Madras-style)
1/4 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup mango chutney, finely chopped
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
Freshly ground pepper
1 10 -ounce bag broccoli slaw mix
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2
Add the macaroni and cook until al dente; drain and toss with the milk in a large bowl.
3
Meanwhile, toast the curry powder in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4
Whisk in the peanut oil and cook until the oil is curry-colored; let cool.
5
Whisk the mayonnaise, chutney and curry oil in a large bowl, then whisk in the vinegar to make a smooth dressing.
6
Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
7
Add the broccoli slaw mix, scallions and cilantro to the dressing and toss until combined.
8
Stir in the pasta and toss to coat.
9
Cover and refrigerate until serving.
10
Photograph by Rick Lew

169

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Kosher salt, 8 ounces elbow macaroni, 1/4 cup cold milk, 2 tablespoons curry powder (preferably Madras-style), and more.

Yes, Duff's Curried Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Duff's Curried Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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