Mix Indian with Italian this Iftar- Macaroni chaat

Macaroni chaat- serve your Iftar guests this special, not-so-traditional dish. Try it out.

Macaroni chaat

Preparation Time: 20 Minutes

Cooking Time: 15 Minutes

Serve: 2-3

Ingredients

For Chaat Masala:

• 2 Tbsp Cumin Powder
• 15 pieces Whole Red Chili
• 1 Tbsp Fennel seeds
• 4 Tbsp Coriander Seeds
• 1 Tbsp Citric acid Powder
• 1 Tbsp Black pepper Powder
• 1 Tsp Carom seeds
• 1 Tbsp Black Salt
• 1 Tsp Ginger Powder
• 1 Tbsp Mango Powder

For Macaroni Chaat:

• Cooking oil (As Needed)
• 1 & ½ Cup Macaroni (Boiled)
• 1 Cup Potatoes (Boiled & diced)
• ¾ Cup Bell Peppers (Diced)
• 1 Medium Sized Onion (Chopped)
• 2 Small sized Tomatoes (Chopped)
• ½ Cup Coriander Leaves (Fresh)
• Salt (As needed for the taste)
• 2 Tbsp Prepared Chaat Masala
• 2-3 Green chilies (Chopped)
• 3 Tbsp Imli Chutney
• 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
• Green Coriander (optional)

Directions

For Chaat Masala:

• First of all fry cumin seeds lightly (on medium flame) in a saucepan
• Then add whole red chili, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, fry again
• Put all these fried ingredients into a grinder mixer & grind them well
• Pour the ground mixture into a bowl
• Then add citric acid powder, black pepper powder, carom seeds powder, black salt, ginger powder, mango powder, & mix it well
• Chaat Masala is ready to use (Note: You can store this Masala in airtight jar for 4-6 weeks)

For Macaroni Salad:

• Add water in a cooking pan, then add cooking oil
• Add Macaroni & boil it
• Add this boiled macaroni in a bowl, then add boiled potatoes, bell peppers, onion, tomatoes, coriander leaves, salt, prepared chaat masala, green chillies, Imli Chutney, lemon juice, & mix well
• Add some fresh coriander leaves as a garnishing
• Macaroni Chaat with Homemade Masala recipe is ready to serve