Mutton Keema Matar Spaghetti

 

            Enjoy this yummy Spicy Mutton Keema Matar Spaghetti - my style. It is just perfect for a light dinner. In fact, it can be enjoyed anytime of the day. It is a non-messy one-pot quick meal and can be had as it is without any accompaniment. 

          You can just add some red chili flakes for some extra spiciness. So dish out this fusion spaghetti dish when you crave for something satisfying apart from the usual stuff you keep having. This comfort meal can do wonders to lift up your spirit. 

• 300 gms. mutton keema / mince, washed well & drained
• 150 gms. spaghetti
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tomato, deseeded & chopped
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1-2 tsp. red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp. cumin powder-coriander powder
• 1 tsp. garam masala powder
• salt to taste 
• 1 tsp. mint, chopped

          Boil the spaghetti till al dente as per instructions. Drain and keep aside. (Reserve some of the water). 

          Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onion till light brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste and all the dry spices mixed with some water. Sauté till the oil separates.

          Now add the keema and combine well. Cook on a high flame for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and tomato paste. Give it a stir and cook, covered till almost dry.

          Add 1 cup water, salt and cook, covered on a low flame till the gravy is thick to a desired consistency.

          To serve, place the strained spaghetti on a serving plate and spoon the prepared keema gravy over it. 

          Garnish with chopped mint and enjoy this great comfort food anytime of the day. 

                

                              

                 

Prawn Spaghetti with South Indian Flavour

 

          Time to indulge in this yummy Indo-Italian treat of Spicy Prawn Spaghetti with some South Indian flavour. I gave a twist to a normal spaghetti dish by adding some sambar powder and curry leaves along with other ingredients. It turned out really yummy. 

          You can add some red chili flakes for extra spiciness. It is a nice comfort meal when you crave for something satisfying apart from the usual stuff you keep having. So this light meal can do wonders to lift up your spirit. 

• 150-200 gms. spaghetti
• 10-12 prawns, cleaned, deveined & washed
• 2 tbsp. oil
• 1 tbsp. butter
• 1/2 tsp. mustard seeds 
• 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
• pinch of asafoetida
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tomato, blanched, deseeded & chopped
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 tsp. sambar powder
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. coriander powder
• salt to taste
• coriander leaves, red chili flakes & fresh grated coconut to garnish

          Boil the spaghetti till al dente as per instructions. Drain and keep aside. (Reserve some of the water). 

          Make a paste of ginger-garlic and all the dry spices along with some water. Keep aside. 

          Heat oil and butter in a pan. Temper with mustard seeds, cumin seeds and asafoetida. Add the onion and curry leaves. Sauté till translucent. Now add the prawns and stir fry for a minute.

          Add in the spice paste and cook till the raw smell is gone. Then add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook, covered for 2 minutes. 

          Now time to add in the drained spaghetti and some of the reserved liquid. Give it a toss so that it combines well with the masala. 

          Switch off the flame and garnish with chopped coriander leaves, fresh grated coconut and some red chili flakes for some extra spiciness if you wish.