Spicy Macaroni with Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 cups dry macaroni elbows
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 6 ounces water
• 135 grams canned tomatoes or tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon lemon
• 4 coriander leaves
• 1 red onion
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper for seasoning
• 1 cup beef or chicken stock, cubed
• Slices of toast (optional)

Method

1. Boil water and add about 1/2 cup of macaroni [as required]. Add a tsp of salt and a small cube of chicken or beef stock and let the macaroni boil well till it turns soft.When done,drain all the water and keep aside.

2. While the macaroni boils ,pour a little oil to the frying pan and add diced onion and garlic and sauté well till they turn slightly brown.

3. Add can of tomatoes/tomato paste and add red chili powder,cumin powder and coriander powder and sauté well till the sauce turns thick.

4. Now add the macaroni and sprinkle salt and pepper and mix well . Keep stirring for few minutes and turn off the stove.

5. Sprinkle a little lemon juice and coriander leaves and serve with bread or toast.