Desi Chicken Macaroni Pasta

• 2 cups macaroni pasta, boiled
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp oil
• 4 tbsp oil
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup carrot, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomato, finely chopped
• 3 green chili, chopped
• ½ lb chicken, minced
• 1 tbsp chicken powder
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp chaat masala
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• ½ tsp white pepper powder
• ½ tsp garam masala powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 2 capsicum, large, chopped
• cabbage, chopped
• ½ cup macaroni pasta
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp vinegar
• fresh coriander, chopped

Preparation

1. Step 1

   0:49
   Bring water to a boil. Add salt, oil, and macaroni. Boil for about 8 minutes until cooked.
2. Step 2

   1:33
   Drain the macaroni, reserving about 1/2 cup of the cooking water. Rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
3. Step 3

   2:09
   In the same pan, heat 4 tbsp oil. Add ginger garlic paste, chopped onion, and chopped carrot. Sauté for about 1 minute.
4. Step 4

   3:18
   Add chopped tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes until they soften slightly.
5. Step 5

   4:10
   Add chopped green chilies and sauté for another 2 minutes.
6. Step 6

   4:36
   Add minced chicken, chicken powder, red chili powder, chaat masala, black pepper powder, white pepper powder, garam masala powder, and cumin powder. Mix well, cover, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Step 7

   5:42
   Add chopped capsicum and cabbage. Mix thoroughly.
8. Step 8

   6:14
   Add the boiled macaroni, reserved pasta water, ketchup, and vinegar. Mix well. Increase heat to high and cook until flavors combine. Optionally add a squeeze of lemon juice.
9. Step 9

   7:42
   Turn off the heat. Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve hot.