Saturday, 12 March 2011

Spicy spaghetti

INGREDIENTS

Spaghetti -1/2kg
Canned tomatoes -1tin
Onion-1chopped
Minced garlic-4cloves
Cumin-1tea spoon
Chopped basil-1 teaspoon(optional)
Chopped cilantro-1teaspoon
Dried oregano-1 teaspoon(optional)
Bell pepper-1
Green chillies-4 finely chopped
Salt-as per taste
Olive oil-1 teaspoon


PREPARATION

Heat 1teaspoon of olive oil in a pan.Add cumin,garlic,onions and sauté until golden brown.Add pureed tomatoes,chillies,salt ,oregano,basil,pepper,and then cook for 5 minutes. Meanwhile boil water in a different vessel and then add spaghetti strands ,it takes about 10mins to cook.Avoid overcooking or else your dish turns mushy.
Drain the water from spaghetti by putting it into a colander and later add it to the spiced tomato mixture.Mix well,garnish with cilantro and serve hot with bread.

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