Green Macaroni Masala

Ingredients

1 small pkt of Macaroni or Pasta (any brand)

For grinding :
1 small cup grated coconut
few green chillies
coriander leaves
curry leaves
ginger
onion (optional)
salt to taste

For tadka :
cumin seeds
mustard
urad dal

Method :

1. Cook the macaroni separately in a vessel with sufficient water for 12-15 minutes or till tender.
2. Take care that they don't become too soft.
3. Once they are cooked transfer the macaroni in a colander to drain all the water.
4. Make a paste of the grated coconut, green chillies, coriander leaves, curry leaves, ginger. Onion is optional.
5. This paste can be made and kept in the freezer for 3-4 days if one doesn't have enough time. Add salt to the paste.
6. In a kadai, make a tadka of cumin seeds,mustard and urad dal with little oil. Add the above paste and saute for 5 minutes.
7. Then add the cooked macaroni and mix them all together on the gas for 5-7 mins.

Garnish with more coriander leaves & coconut if required. Serve hot.

It is easy and quick to prepare this dish and tastes good too.....the Indian taste of Macaroni or Pasta.