Masala Mac And Cheese Recipe (Homemade Baked Mac And Cheese)

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp haldi powder (turmeric powder)
• 2 cups cooked macaroni
• 1 cup grated processed cheese
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic (lehsun)
• 1 tsp chopped ginger (adrak)
• 1/2 cup chopped tomato
• 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)

Steps

1. To make masala mac and cheese, heat oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions, ginger, and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes, coriander-cumin seeds powder, chilli powder, turmeric powder and 1 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
3. Combine the white sauce and ½ cup of cheese in a small non-stick pan, mix well and cook on medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
4. Add the masala mixture and the macaroni, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
5. Pour into a baking dish, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheese and coriander and spread it evenly.
6. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes.
7. Serve the to make masala mac and cheese hot.