Indian Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Name: Indian Macaroni and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 2 tsp. peeled, minced ginger root; 2 tsp. minced garlic; 1-1/2 cup chopped onions (about 2); 3 cups chopped Roma tomatoes (4 to 6), plus one additional tomato for slicing; 1/2 tsp. salt,; to taste; 2 tbsp. butter; 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk, warmed; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided use; 1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional); 1 cup elbow macaroni, cooked

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
2 tsp. peeled, minced ginger root
2 tsp. minced garlic
1-1/2 cup chopped onions (about 2)
3 cups chopped Roma tomatoes (4 to 6), plus one additional tomato for slicing
1/2 tsp. salt,
to taste
2 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup milk, warmed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided use
1/2 to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
1 cup elbow macaroni, cooked

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 4-cup baking dish with vegetable spray.
2
In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
3
Saute cumin, ginger and garlic for 1 minute.
4
Add onions and cook until translucent, 6-8 minutes.
5
Add tomatoes and salt.
6
Mix well.
7
Cook, covered, over medium-low heat until tomatoes break down, 5-7 minutes.
8
Mash with back of spoon.
9
Set aside.
10
FOR THE SAUCE: In another saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
11
Remove from heat and whisk in flour.
12
Add milk in a slow stream, whisking continuously to make a smooth mixture.
13
Return to medium heat and cook, stirring continuously, until sauce is thick, 5-7 minutes.
14
Stir in 1/4 cup cheese until melted.
15
Stir in cayenne pepper, if using.
16
Add tomato masala and mix well.
17
Stir in macaroni.
18
Pour mixture into prepared dish.
19
Arrange tomato slices on top.
20
Sprinkle remaining cheese evenly on top.
21
Bake in preheated oven until top is bubbly and lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Servings: 4 Source: Easy Indian Cooking by Suneeta Vaswani

275

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 tsp. cumin seeds, 2 tsp. peeled, minced ginger root, 2 tsp. minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Indian Macaroni and Cheese falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Indian Macaroni and Cheese

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