Hidden Veggie Macaroni recipe ( dinner or lunch box idea )

Ingredients: ( for hidden veggie macaroni recipe )

ghee – 1 tbsp
carrot – 1 big or 1 cup ( grated )
cauliflower – 1 cup ( grated )
potato – 1 big ( chopped )
onion – 1 ( finely chopped )
tomato – 2 ( finely chopped ) or 2 tbsp paste
turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
chilli powder – pinch
garam masala – 1/4 tsp ( or any curry masala )
coriander leaves – 1 tbsp
salt to taste
water – 1.5 cups

To cook the macaroni:
macaroni – 1 cup ( 200 gms )
water – 5 cups ( or 1 litre )
salt to taste

Method:

Step 1) Cook the macaroni: Into a deep sauce pan, pour water and bring it to a boil. Once it starts boiling, add salt, macaroni and boil on medium-heat until soft. Drain and keep aside

Step 2) Heat a big fry pan, add ghee

Step 3) Add onion and cook until soft.

Step 4) Add tomato and cook until soft.

Step 5) Add the spice powders ( turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masala ) and salt to taste. Cook for a minute

Step 6) Add the grated cauliflower, carrot, potato and water ( 1.5 cups ). Mix, cover and bring it to a boil. Once it boils, cover and cook on medium for 12 minutes. Mash using a potato masher. Check salt and add if needed.

Step 7) Add the cooked macaroni and mix well. Turn off the heat. Cover and let it sit for 3 minutes.. ( optional – add cheese if you like ..)

Healthy and delicious Macaroni ready .. enjoy 😀