Masala Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- Pasta10–12 oz
- Oil2 tsp
- Cumin¼ tsp
- Fenugreek seed0.13 tsp
- Red onion · finely chopped¼ cups
- Garlic3 cloves
- Ginger½ inches
- Cayenne pepper¼ tsp
- Garam masala¼ tsp
- Cinnamon¼ tsp
- Tomato · chopped1
- Cashew⅓ cups
- Salt¾–1 tsp
- Lime1 tsp
- Nutritional yeast2 tbsp
- Milk1 ¼ cups
- Black pepper¼ tsp
- Onion¼ tsp
Instructions
- Cook the pasta following the package directions.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the whole seeds and spices and toast for about 2 minutes, until they darken slightly and smell fragrant.
- Add the onion, garlic, ginger and a pinch of salt. Cook until translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the cayenne, garam masala and cinnamon briefly.
- Add the tomato, cashews, water, salt and lime juice. Bring to a boil and cook for about 6 to 7 minutes in total.
- Let it cool slightly, then blend with the nutritional yeast and non-dairy milk in a high-speed blender until completely smooth.
- Return the sauce to the skillet and add the cooked pasta, black pepper and onion granules. Cover and cook over low-medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
- Taste and adjust the salt, spice and tanginess, adding prepared mustard if you want more tang. Cover and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Summarized from Vegan Richa's video. Watch it for the details.
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