Curried Beans Pasta by Tarla Dalal

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Rich in vitamin a, protein and fibre pasta is always a hit with children, and they will enjoy this tempting curried beans concoction.

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 2 servings

 

Ingredients

3/4 cup cooked whole wheat penne
1/4 cup soaked and boiled rajma
2 tsp butter
2 to 3 black peppercorns (kalimirch)
1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
1 tbsp fresh cream
salt to taste

Method

1. Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the peppercorns, bayleaf and garlic and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
2. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till they turn translucent.
3. Add the tomatoes, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while mashing with the back of the spoon.
4. Add the rajma, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
5. Add the tomato ketchup, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
6. Add the cream, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
7. Add the salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
8. Add the penne, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 more minutes, while stirring occasionally.
9. Remove and discard the bayleaf and peppercorns.
10. Serve hot.

Recipe Source: Curried Beans Pasta by Tarla Dalal