Recipes > PastasMarch 10, 2009

Southern Indian Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients

  • 1 package macaroni and cheese
  • 2 cups corn
  • 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. garam masala*
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp. finely shredded fresh ginger

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook macaroni and cheese according to directions.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine bread crumbs, and paprika; set aside. In another bowl stir together salt, garam masala, black pepper, cayenne, and turmeric; set aside.

In large saucepan melt butter. Add garlic paste and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute. Add salt-spice mixture and cook 2 minutes.

Mix all together (including corn) and place into casserole dish. Cover with bread crumbs and bake for 25 minutes.

*Wikipedia says: "The literal meaning of which is 'hot spice' (in the meaning of high temperature as opposed to spiciness), is a basic blend of ground spices to be used alone or with other seasonings. It is common in Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani cuisines."

By LRP from LWL, MA

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05/02/2009

I tried this. It is good and different. You can also add other vegetables to vary the taste.

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