Linguine, or for that matter any kind of pasta, lends itself to myriads of interesting food recipes. I created this recipe in the Indian style. You can use Fettuccine instead of Linguine for this recipe.
RECIPE :
Linguine/Fettuccine Upma Indian Style
This is a Recipe using Pasta made in Indian Style.
Ingredients
- 1 package Linguine or Fettuccine, broken into 2 or 3 pieces
- 1 Bell Pepper finely chopped
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1 - 2 small green chillies serrano peppers, finely chopped, the amount of chillies depends on your taste
- 1/4 cup Cilantro fine chopped
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Channa Dahl
- 1/2 tsp Hing also known as Asafoetida
- 1//2 tsp Turmeric
- 3 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Cooking kind, add 1 tbsp first, then add more if you like
- 6 cup Water
Instructions
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Linguine is usually cooked according to the package directions. But in this recipe, the sticks, so to speak, have to be broken into 2 or 3 parts to enhance the taste of the dish.
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Cook Linguine according to package directions.
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Heat oil in a deep frying pan. When hot, add mustards seeds and channa dahl.
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When urad and channa dahl are golden brown, add chopped green chilli, onion, bell pepper and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir and cook for 2 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked but firm.
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Add turmeric and hing. Stir for a minute.
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Add the drained Linguine to the fry pan. Mix well. Add 1 tsp more salt and the lemon juice. Add the cilantro too. Mix thoroughly.
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If needed, add more salt and mix well.
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Serve hot.
Recipe Notes
This dish tastes great when served hot, but it will be quite tasty lukewarm or even cold.
Serving Suggestions on the side :
1) Serve yoghurt or cottage cheese (if not Vegan).
2) Serve Raita - Yoghurt typically mixed with grated or chopped cucumber and or tomatoes (if not Vegan)
3) Serve Indian pickles.
4) Serve Fruit.
