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Desi Masala Pasta Made Using Archana's Kitchen Quinoa Pasta
Desi Masala Pasta Made Using Archana's Kitchen Quinoa Pasta is a vegetarian dinner cooked across India. It is made with quinoa pasta, tomato and cream. This recipe serves 3 and takes about 35 min. One serving has about 310 kcal, 14 g protein, 48 g carbs and 7 g fat.
Did you know? A healthier take on pasta using quinoa for extra protein. The "desi" twist comes from Indian spices like garam masala. Reserve pasta water for creamier sauce.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving
- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Dinner
- Cuisine
- Pan-Indian
- Calories
- 310 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Style
- Healthy
- Serves
- 3
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients (serves 3)
- 200 g quinoa pasta
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic
- 3 tomato
- 1 green chilli (optional)
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp red chilli powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 tbsp fresh cream
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves (optional)
Contains: dairy and gluten.
Main ingredients
Nutrition per serving
310kcal / serving
- Protein
- 14 g 18%
- Carbs
- 48 g 62%
- Fat
- 7 g 20%
- Fibre
- 8 g
| Iron | 4mg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 120mcg |
| Vitamin C | 6mg |
How to make Desi Masala Pasta Made Using Archana's Kitchen Quinoa Pasta
- Boil plenty of salted water and cook the quinoa pasta until just tender, then drain and keep aside.
- Heat oil and butter in a pan and add cumin seeds until they sizzle.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft and golden.
- Add chopped garlic and green chilli and cook for a minute.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down into a thick masala.
- Stir in turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala and salt.
- Add the drained pasta and toss well with the masala.
- Stir in the fresh cream and cook for a minute on low heat.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Serves 3 · prep 15 min · cook 20 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.
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Quick answers
Is Desi Masala Pasta Made Using Archana's Kitchen Quinoa Pasta vegetarian?
Yes. Desi Masala Pasta Made Using Archana's Kitchen Quinoa Pasta is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.
How many calories are in Desi Masala Pasta Made Using Archana's Kitchen Quinoa Pasta?
About 310 kcal per serving, with 14 g protein, 48 g carbohydrates and 7 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.
What is Desi Masala Pasta Made Using Archana's Kitchen Quinoa Pasta made of?
The main ingredients are quinoa pasta, tomato and cream.
How long does Desi Masala Pasta Made Using Archana's Kitchen Quinoa Pasta take to make?
About 35 min in all: 15 min to prepare and 20 min to cook.
How many people does this Desi Masala Pasta Made Using Archana's Kitchen Quinoa Pasta recipe serve?
The quantities on this page serve 3. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.
When do you eat Desi Masala Pasta Made Using Archana's Kitchen Quinoa Pasta?
Desi Masala Pasta Made Using Archana's Kitchen Quinoa Pasta is usually eaten as a dinner.
