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Spaghetti Aglio Olio Recipe | Pasta Recipes

Akila — Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:45:14 +0000

Spaghetti Aglio Olio Recipe with easy step by step instructions and video for your easy understanding.

Spaghetti aglio olio recipe is one of our family favourite recipe among the other pasta and Macroni recipes. This spaghetti aglio olio I tasted after coming to singapore only and I just fell in love with it at the first taste itself. After I come to know the recipe of this, I was so surprised that it needs very little ingredients yet the tastes is so so awesome.

This spaghetti aglio olio is made with just five ingredients and very very easy as well as tasty. This can be given as a lunch box recipe for the kids and assure they will definitely love it and empty their lunch box for sure.

If you like the pasta and spaghetti recipes, then do check out the other pasta and macaroni recipes in our blog like Pasta payasam and Masala pasta. I will be preparing more pasta and macaroni recipes in coming days and post soon.

So let’s see the preparation of the spaghetti aglio olio recipe.

Video recipe of Spaghetti Aglio Olio Recipe

Step by step instructions of Spaghetti Aglio Olio Recipe

Ingredients

Spaghetti ( Angel hair ) – 150 cms
Garlic cloves – 5 to 6 ( finely chopped)
Parsley – 2 tbsp (finely chopped)
Chilli flakes – 1 tsp ( or more or as per your spice level )
Olive oil – 6 tbsp + 1 tsp
Parmesan cheese – 2 to 3 tsp ( or more )
Salt – 1 tsp or as per taste

Method to prepare Spaghetti Aglio Olio Recipe

1. In the pan add enough water and a teaspoon of olive oil and a teaspoon of salt.

2. When the water is boiling add the spaghetti.

3. Cover and cook until the spaghetti is well cooked. Here I have used angel hair spaghetti. You can add any type of spaghetti. You can either follow this instructions or cook the spaghetti according to the instructions given in the spaghetti packet.

4. No the spaghetti is well cooked. Filters the water and keep aside.

5. Now add the 6 tablespoon of olive oil.

6. When the oil is hot add the garlic cloves and fry it. Do not over fry and turn it black. away.

7. Now add the chopped parsley leaves and give a quick fry.

8. Add the chili flakes and again give quick fry.

9. Mix filtered spaghetti and stir them well so that the garlic and the chili flakes or mixed fully. Adjust the salt if needed.

10. Add the parmesan cheese and mix again. So that the cheese is well coated.

11. Serve in a plate and sprinkle some more parmesan cheese and chilli flakes for extra flavour.

Printable recipe of Spaghetti Aglio Olio Recipe

Spaghetti Aglio Olio Recipe

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Indian, International

Keyword Spaghetti Aglio Olio Recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings 3

Author Akila

Ingredients

Spaghetti Angel hair - 150 cms
Garlic cloves - 5 to 6 finely chopped
Parsley - 2 tbsp finely chopped
Chilli flakes - 1 tsp or more or as per your spice level
Olive oil - 6 tbsp + 1 tsp
Parmesan cheese - 2 to 3 tsp or more
Salt - 1 tsp or as per taste

Instructions

In the pan add enough water and a teaspoon of olive oil and a teaspoon of salt.
When the water is boiling add the spaghetti.
Cover and cook until the spaghetti is well cooked. Here I have used angel hair spaghetti. You can add any type of spaghetti. You can either follow this instructions or cook the spaghetti according to the instructions given in the spaghetti packet.
No the spaghetti is well cooked. Filters the water and keep aside.
Now add the 6 tablespoon of olive oil.
When the oil is hot add the garlic cloves and fry it. Do not over fry and turn it black. away.
Now add the chopped parsley leaves and give a quick fry.
Add the chili flakes and again give quick fry.
Mix filtered spaghetti and stir them well so that the garlic and the chili flakes or mixed fully. Adjust the salt if needed.
Add the parmesan cheese and mix again. So that the cheese is well coated.
Serve in a plate and sprinkle some more parmesan cheese and chilli flakes for extra flavour.

Notes

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Notes

1. Parmesan cheese gives a nice flavour and taste. So don’t reduce the quantity.

2. Adjust chilli flakes according to your spice level.

3. If you do not have chilli flakes, add the nicely chopped fresh red chilli.

4. Try to use Olive oil as it gives great taste to these kind of continental (pasta) recipes.

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How to make Semiya Upma (Vermicelli Upma) | Breakfast Recipes | Upma Recipes

Akila — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:06:00 +0000

Vegetable Semiya Upma or Vermicelli Upma is one of a popular and easy to do breakfast recipe in TamilNadu, when u got bored of the usual Idli, dosa or pongal. Vermicelli is similar to pasta kind of a dish. During my childhood days I do not eat dishes prepared with Semiya except semiya payasam. My friend compelled me to try when I went to her house and after the taste I started liking it and now it is one of our regular breakfast item.

How to make Vegetable Semiya Upma Recipe

Preparation time: 15 min | Cook Time: 10min | Serves:3
Recipe Category: Breakfast | Recipe Cuisine: South Indian

Ingredients

Semiya/vermicelli – 2 cups
Water – 4 cups
Mixed Veggies – 1 cup ( carrot, beans, cauliflower, peas, potato)
Oil – 1 tsp
Mustard – 2 pinch
Black gram – 1/2 tsp
Bengal gram – 1 tsp
Green chillies – 2 or 3
Onion – 1
Garlic – 3 pods (finely chopped)
Curry leaves – few
Cashews – few ( optional )
Ghee – 1 tsp ( optional )

Method
1. Take 2 cups vermicelli.

2. Dry roast the vermicelli till they become nice golden brown. ( you can skip it if your vermicelli is already roasted).

3. Chop the garlic, onions and green chili and the other veggies into fine pieces.

4. In a kadai add oil and throw in the mustard seeds, urad dal, channa dal, chilies and the curry leaves.

5. When the mustard splutter and the dals turn nice golden brown colour, add the garlic and fry for a min.

6. Add the chopped onions and Saute till it turns pink.

7. Add in the veggies now and sauté it.

8. Add the salt and turmeric powder. Mix well.

9. Now add the water and let the veggies get cooked. (3/4th cooked)

10. Now add the roasted vermicelli and give a stir keeping the flame low.

11. Allow to cook.

12. Check whether the upma is ready by taking little vermicelli and slightly smash by fingers and if they broken, it means it is cooked. Switch off the flame.

13. Add ghee and give a light stir.

14. Serve hot with any chutney or pickle.

15. We had it with pottukadalai chutney.

Note:

You can add any veggies of your choice.
If you like you can roast few cashews in ghee and add it to make it rich.
Adding ghee is optional, but it tastes great when added.

You can check other upma recipes below
Idli Upma
Aval Upma
Vegetable Rice Sevai Upma
Crab upma

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Vegetable Kothu Poori | Minced Poori Recipe | Left over Recipes | Poori Recipes

Akila — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:26:00 +0000

Kothu Poori is the name sounds different ??? Last week, we had some guests and did Poori as breakfast for them and we got more poori’s left over. I do not want to waste it or have it again for the dinner. I have made some Idli Manchurian and idli upma from left over idli. But never tried anything with leftover Poori. After the guidance from my Facebook friends, got this idea of preparing – “Vegetable Kothu Poori” similar to kothu parota. The next morning I prepared this Vegetable kothu poori with just Onion Raita as the side dish and It was a super hit with my family members and it got over within minutes. Hereafter going to prepare more poori’s to try this kothu poori / minced poori.

Check here how to make Poori.

How to make vegetable kothu poori / minced poori recipe

Ingredients

Leftover Pooris – 10
Mixed vegetables – 1 cup (carrot, beans, corn, peas)
Onion – 1 big (cut in squares)
Tomato – 1 big
Fennel seeds – 1/2 tsp
Cumin seeds – 1/4 tsp
Coriander powder – 1 tsp
Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Salt – as per taste
Oil – 1 tsp
Water – 1 cup (more or less)
Lemon juice from 1/4 piece of lemon

Method

1. Tear or cut the leftover poori’s into small pieces. ( 2 inch size should be ok ). Keep it aside.

2. In a pan/ kadai add the oil. When hot add the fennel seeds and jeera and fry for a while.

3. Add the onion and saute for a while.

4. Add the ginger garlic paste. Sauté till the raw smell of the garlic goes off.

5. Now add in the tomatoes and sauté well.

6. Wash the veggies and keep ready.

7. Add the vegetables at this stage and add 1/2 cup water first for the veggies to cook. If the vegetables have not cooked add some more water. But do not over cook the vegetables as they turn to be mushy. So keep it but crunchy.

8. Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and salt.

9. Now add the poori pieces and mix well, so that the masala are coated well in the poori’s.

10. If the poori’s are bit hard, sprinkle litte water and give a stir.

11. Add little lemon juice and another stir. this step is optional.

12. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with Raita.

13. Delicious vegetable kothu poori is ready.

You can also view other left over recipes
Idli manchurian
Idli upma
Masala Bread with cheese
Banana bonda from left over banana

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Soya Chunks Cutlet | How to make Meal Maker Cutlet

Akila — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:00:00 +0000

Soya chunks cutlet or meal maker cutlet recipe with step wise pictures for your easy understanding. This cutlet is very healthy and protein rich as it is made up of soya chunks and all veggies are mixed with it.

I always love the cutlet. That too the protein rich Soya chunks cutlet or the Meal maker Cutlet. Kids will definitely love this kind of cutlet, with different shapes. It is a perfect party snack, and easy to prepare too. Here I have deep fried the cutlets, and you can make it shallow fry it in a tawa itself. Both tasts awesome with simple tomato sauce.

How to make Soya chunks Cutlet / Meal maker Cutlet

Ingredients

Soya Chunks (meal maker) – 2 cups
Potato – 1 large(boiled n peeled)
Vegetables – 1 cup ( I used mixed vegetables of corn, carrot, beans and peas)
Green chillies – 1 (chopped finely)
Chilli powder – 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder – 1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder – 1/4 tsp
Bread crumps – 3 tsp
All purpose flour – 2 tsp
Corn flour – 1 tsp
Water – 1/4 cup
Oil – for frying
Salt – as per taste

Method to make the cutlet

Wash and Soak soya chunks in water for 20 to 30 mts.
Squeeze out the water completely.
Grind in a mixer grinder or food processor.
Cook the vegetables with little water and a pinch of salt.

Drain the water and keep aside.
Now in a big vessel, add the grinded soya chunks, chilli powder, green chillies, coriander powder, garam masala and mix well.
To this add the potato, and smash it nicely.
Now add the cooked vegetables, and salt and again mix nicely to form a thick dough consistency.

Take a small portion of the vegetable mixture and make into a desired shapes.
In a small bowl, add the all purpose flour and corn flour and mix water to it.
Now dip the cutlet to the all purpose and corn flour mix and immediately put it into the bread crumps and turn it to the other sides also, till they are well coated with the bread crumps. (click here to make bread crumps at home)

Now in a pan, pour oil and heat it.

When the oil is hot, fry the coated cutlets one by one and fry nicely, until it is brown in colour.
Remove from oil, filter the oil.

Serve the soya cutlets with a ketchup….

Sending the cutlets to Pari’s and Raji’s Only even t- Snacks n Starters

Sending my Soya chunks gravy to Sangeetha and Prabha’s Show me your HITS event.

Soya Chunks Gravy

Pritnable recipe of soya chunks cutlet or meal maker cutlet

Soya chunks cutlet or meal maker cutlet recipe

Soya chunks cutlet or meal maker cutlet is very healthy and protein rich as it is made up of soya chunks and all veggies are mixed with it

Course Appetizer

Cuisine South Indian

Keyword meal maker cutlet, meal maker patties, soya chunks cutlet, soya chunks patties

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings 4

Calories 400kcal

Author Akila

Ingredients

Soya Chunks meal maker - 2 cups
Potato - 1 large boiled n peeled
Vegetables - 1 cup I used mixed vegetables of corn, carrot, beans and peas
Green chillies - 1 chopped finely
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/4 tsp
Bread crumps - 3 tsp
All purpose flour - 2 tsp
Corn flour - 1 tsp
Water - 1/4 cup
Oil - for frying
Salt - as per taste

Instructions

Wash and Soak soya chunks in water for 20 to 30 mts.
Squeeze out the water completely.
Grind in a mixer grinder or food processor.
Cook the vegetables with little water and a pinch of salt.
Drain the water and keep aside.
Now in a big vessel, add the grinded soya chunks, chilli powder, green chillies, coriander powder, garam masala and mix well.
To this add the potato, and smash it nicely.
Now add the cooked vegetables, and salt and again mix nicely to form a thick dough consistency.
Take a small portion of the vegetable mixture and make into a desired shapes.
In a small bowl, add the all purpose flour and corn flour and mix water to it.
Now dip the cutlet to the all purpose and corn flour mix and immediately put it into the bread crumps and turn it to the other sides also, till they are well coated with the bread crumps. (click here to make bread crumps at home)
Now in a pan, pour oil and heat it.
When the oil is hot, fry the coated cutlets one by one and fry nicely, until it is brown in colour.
Remove from oil, filter the oil.
Serve the soya cutlets with a ketchup....

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