Indian Spicy Pasta

This is our first blog. Blogging is in our thoughts since loongggg time. But it got delayed with the crazy and hectic schedule in life. And now we have a perfect reason, our little one 'Adharsh'. Also, we have a great interest and passion towards culinary. This blog has emerged in response to the passion towards blogging and of course culinary :). More than passion, as new parents, we are responsible for building a happy and healthy life. We are kind of family who would like to experience new things everyday and we strongly believe that trying out new things not only gains experience but also keeps life interesting and exciting which is very much required for long run in this modern life. We would like to try new recipes and keep this blogger updated especially for our son 'Adharsh prajith' who is 5 months 1 week and 5 days old :) .
This is the first recipe we tried after our parents returned back to India on Jan 14. Though we havent worried about cooking for the past 5 months, but now we have become sole responsible for all the household works and we have to be fueling our body to keep us energetic and enjoy the new things our little one explore everyday. Since then , we have been trying new recipes as our energy levels are high now. Lets try to keep the recipes mouth watering. We will also try to include the nutritions along with the recipes which could help in opting healthy choice of recipes.

No of servings - 3Ingredients 

1. Pasta - 3 cups(Penne/Flower/etc)
2. Onion - 1(chopped)
3. Tomatoes - 2
4. Pasta sauce - 8 tbsp(used 'Prego' pasta sauce)
5. Pesto Sauce(optional) - 2tbsp
6. Green chillies - 2(chopped)
7. Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp.
8. Pepper powder - 1/2 tsp
9. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
10. Red+green pepper - 1 each
11. Vegetables 1(Mushrooms, Peas, Corn, Cucumber, Zuccini, Avacado etc) - 1/2 cup
12. Salt -as needed
13. Seasoning items -
1. Oil - 3 tsp
2. Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
3. Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
14. Garnish - Coriander leaves

Nutrition 
Pasta is rich in protein and carbohydrates. Bell pepper is a good source of Vitamin C

Method 
Boil water and add pasta when the water starts to boil. Add 2 tbsp of salt and allow pasta to cook in medium flame according to the package instructions. When cooked, remove from flame and drain pasta. Spray olive oil on pasta to avoid smashing them and to retain the freshness. 

1. Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds
2. When it flutters, add green chillies and ginger garlic paste. Wait for the ginger garlic smell to reach your nose. 
3. Add the chopped onions and salt. Adding salt with onions would allow onions to release its moisture and avoid drying up especially when you are using stainless steel pan. Fry till the onion turns gold brown 
4. Add turmeric powder and chopped tomatoes to the mixture
5. Mix pepper powder and saute till the tomatoes are completely smashed like sauce
6. Add the cut vegetables and green/red pepper and let the mixture boil for 5-10 mts.
7. Add the Pasta sauces and stir it well. Allow the mixture to boil for few more minutes
8. If you like, you can add 1/2 tsp of pasta spices now
9. Add boiled pasta and mix tenderly and slowly with wooden spoon. 
10. Garnish with coriander chopped dry leaves(Add chopped instead of leaves to get a real pasta flavor). 
11. Let the pasta cool down for sometime before its ready to be served

Kids menu : If you/kids like cheese, add cheese and bake it in oven for 15 mts on 350 deg