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Masala Mac 'n Cheese

Chef Sammy
Whether you're looking to spice up your next family dinner, or you're looking for a new and exciting side dish to bring to a potluck, this Masala Mac 'n Cheese recipe is sure to be a hit. It's easy to make and can be served as a side dish or a main course.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Pasta shells
  • Salt
  • 2 tsp Red chili powder Kashmiri
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger paste
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic crushed
  • 3 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds crushed
  • 1 tsp Mustard oil
  • 1 tsp Dry mustard
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 16 oz Cheese shredded
  • 4 oz Velveeta cheese block
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno chopped
  • 1/2 stick Butter
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 cup Flour

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
  • In a separate pan heat the butter and olive oil add onions, ginger, garlic and jalapeƱo and cook till translucent and fragrant.
  • Now add all the spices and lemon juice and cook it till oil comes to the top.
  • Now add 1/2 cup flour and cook it till fragrant.
  • Add milk and cook till thick.
  • Now add the cheeses and let it thicken.
  • Add in the pasta and let it cook till all the pasta is well coated.
  • Top with Panko if a crunchy topping is desired and set under the broiler for a minute or till crunchy on top.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander.
Keyword Spaghetti