Spicy Spaghetti (Indian style)

Ingredients:

8oz Thin Spaghetti (Whole grain)

1/2 Yellow onion (diced)

1/2 Green Bell pepper (thinly sliced)

1 Carrot (thinly sliced)

2 Spring onions (chopped)

3 Garlic pods (minced)

1tbsp Chili Garlic sauce

1/2tsp Garam masala powder

1/4tsp dried Basil

1/4tsp dried Oregano

3 small Cloves

1/2tsp Cumin seeds

1tbsp +1tsp Olive oil

3 cups Water

Salt

How to:

• Heat water in a sauce pan, when it comes to boil, add 1tsp oil along with salt, followed by the spaghetti.

• Cook uncovered for 7-8 mins or until al dente,continuously stirring.

• Drain the water in a colander and keep the spaghetti aside. (If possible, save the pasta stock.)

• Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet, add cloves and cumin seeds, when it splutters, add garlic and cook until slightly brown.

• Then add the carrots and saute for 3-4 mins, followed by onions and spring onions.

• Saute until tender and add green bell peppers along with a little salt and cook for 2 mins.

• Add dried basil and dried oregano, followed by garam masala powder and cook for another couple of mins.

• Now add the chili garlic sauce (acc to your taste increase/decrease the spiciness) and mix well.

• Reduce the flame, toss the cooked spaghetti with the vegetables and cook for 2 more mins, sprinkling either water or the pasta stock. Check salt for taste.

• Switch off and garnish with chopped cilantro.

Serve hot with Roasted Onion & Garlic sauce over Spaghetti and Garlic Toast by the side.

  Enjoy the Italian pasta with Indian twist.