Ingredients:

• 1 cup – shell Macaroni
• 1 – large sized Onion
• 1/2 tsp – Garlic paste (or 2 to 3 pods of Garlic)
• 3 – medium sized Tomatoes
• 3 – Green chillies
• 1/4 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 2 tsp – Cream
• 1 tsp – Butter or any vegetable spread
• 2 tbsp – Tomato Ketchup or sauce
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp – Sugar

Method:

1. Boil macaroni in water, adding a little oil and salt, till it becomes soft.
2. Strain macaroni and run it under cold water to separate them.
3. In a pan, pour a tsp of any vegetable oil, and fry the finely cut onions till light pink in colour.
4. Grind the tomatoes, garlic and green chillies finely. Add this puree to the fried onions.
5. Add the red chilli powder, cream, butter, tomato ketchup, salt and sugar.
6. When it is done, add the macaroni and after stirring it well, cover the pan and keep it on very low flame for about 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Serve hot.

Recipe courtesy of Usha