This is a Travel & Food blog where we(Gourab & Ananya)share the experiences of our escapades and of tasting different cuisines in Kolkata and of those places where we have left our footprints.
A healthy take on our all
time favourite comfort food Mac n Cheese!
Given to you on your request.
Do try
it out and definitely let us know your opinion.
ENJOY!
➤INGREDIENTS
·100
to 120 gms Licia Macaroni
·1
capsicum cut into cubes
·2
medium sized Onions, chopped
·10
to 12 Florets of Broccoli
·100
gms boneless chicken, cubed
·5
to 6 medium sized tomatoes, diced
·4
medium cloves of garlic, crushed
·4
to 5 Green chillies, chopped.
·80
gms Sweet Corn
·50
gms of Cheese (quantity as per preference)
·Pepper
powder
·Chilli
powder
·Pasta
Seasoning or mixed Italian herbs
·Oil
and/or Butter
·2
tbsp Tomato ketchup
·Salt
and Sugar to taste
➧METHOD
Cook the Pasta in boiling salted water till Al Dente (firm to
bite).
Keep one cup of the cooking liquid reserved for later use.
Drain pasta and wash in cold water. Keep aside.
Steam or blanch the sweet corn. Keep aside.
Blanch the florets of broccoli for 10 to 15 mins. Drain and keep
aside.
Heat a little oil in a pan and add the chicken pieces. Cook the
chicken pieces till brown. Keep aside.
In the same pan, melt a little butter and add the chopped
green chillies and garlic.
Once the garlic gives off aroma, add the chopped onions.
Once the onions start turning brown, add the capsicum cubes
and toss for a couple of mins.
Now add the broccoli florets and stir for another couple of
mins.
Add in the diced tomatoes and cook till it starts breaking
down. Add a little water to help the process.
Cover and cook on medium heat for 2 to 3 mins.
Now add in the cooked chicken pieces and the reserved cooking
liquid from the pasta.
Add in the cooked pasta.
Add in the tomato ketchup, cheese and the steamed sweet corns.
Stir till the cheese melts. Add in half a cup of water and let it simmer for a
minute till the sauce comes together.
Now add a generous sprinkling of pepper powder. Add salt and
sugar to taste.
Season with your favorite pasta seasoning or Italian mixed
herbs. (We used the one from ‘KEYA’)
