brummiebird

Guys, plz can you tell me how to make a really good desi pasta salad. I've tried it in the past and its been a bit of a disaster any tried and tested recipes would be great.

How far in advance can i make it? do i have to make a masala base ie. cook tomotoes, onions, masala etc or do i make a dressing ( vinegar etc etc)?? Whats the best way of doing it, i'm really confused

CorruptAngel

masala base?? what kinda pasta salad are you referring to? here's my recipe of pasta salad:

-half pack shell pasta boiled with some salt (follow package instructions)
-2-3 tbs mayo
-1 tb vinegar
-2 tb olive oil
-salt, pepper, sugar to taste
-chopped veggies(use your favs) I use green onions, carrots, 1/2 capsicum, cucumber,peeled apple, tomato, peas, corns

Just mix them up and it is ready to serve. You can store it for 2 days I think. This goes well with BBQs!

Sara516

i hav enever seen "desi" pasta salads...?

Princess1983

My Desi spicy pasta salad:

fry an onion with 6 cloves of crushed garlic (in oil). Add salt, red chilli powder,some chopped fresh green chilli, a bit of fresh corriander, garam masala,crushed corriander seeds, a bit of cumin and bassar (if you like) and mix well. Add a tin of tomatoes and bring to the boil. Leave to simmer for 5/10 minutes and voila sauce is done.

Mix the sauce in while the pasta is hot as the flavour is enhanced (in my humble opinion). Now here's a little twist: add any of the following to the pasta:

black olives
pickled chillies (very desi-ish)
crumbled feta-lovely texture
small chunks of mild cheddar cheese
fresh sliced red onion (soaked in lemon water to reduce bitterness)
fresh salad onions (sliced)
fresh peppers (in a range of colours-if you like very nice funky texture and lovely freshness)
fresh chunks of tomato

I don't add more than 3 of the above as I don't like too much going on.

This salad is served cold, so you can prepare it a day beforehand and leave it in the fridge.

Just before serving, add the juice of half a lemon (or a full lemon if you like a tang) to the pasta.

Hope this helps.

brummiebird

thanks guys, i'm going to try both and let u know how i get on

Princess1983

great stuff! i left measurements out as I'm guessing you won't need them?!

Let me know if you like it.

Dua_G

Both are really good recipies...