Recipe: 15-minute pressure cooker macaroni

Macaroni cooked in desi style with a tadka of onions, tomatoes, garlic and capsicum, and a flavourful mix of vinegar, spices and sauces.

Prep time: 8 to 10 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves: Two

What you need:

2 tbsp cooking oil
4 big cloves of garlic, chopped
1 big onion, finely sliced
1 big tomato, finely sliced
1 capsicum, finely sliced
1 tsp balsamic vinegar, or ordinary vinegar
Red chilli powder, to taste
Salt to taste
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp chilli sauce
1 small packet macaroni

How to cook:

1. Heat oil in a pressure cooker. Add garlic, sauté for a few seconds and add onions.
2. When onions turn slightly golden, add tomatoes and sauté. Once tomatoes turn soft, add capsicum and stir for a few seconds.
3. To this, add uncooked macaroni and mix well. Throw in some salt and red chilli powder.
4. One by one, add vinegar and sauces and mix well.
5. Pour in some water, just enough to soak the macaroni. Close the lid. Let it whistle twice.
6. Let the steam come out completely. Serve hot and enjoy. You can also add a pinch of pepper before serving.