Smoky Tikka Masala Mac and Cheese
Comfort food meets Indian cuisine with grilled macaroni in creamy tikka masala sauce. Rich, smoky, and irresistibly cheesy dinner dish.
Ingredients
- 400g elbow macaroni
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 200g sharp cheddar, grated
- 100g mozzarella, grated
- 2 tbsp tikka masala paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Cook macaroni until just under al dente, drain and set aside
In a large cast iron skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until golden
Add garlic, ginger, and cumin seeds, cook for 1 minute until fragrant
Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes to make a roux
Gradually whisk in cream, tomato puree, tikka masala paste, and spices
Add cooked macaroni and half the cheeses, stirring until creamy
Preheat grill to medium heat with lid
Top pasta with remaining cheese and place skillet on grill
Cover and grill for 12-15 minutes until bubbly and lightly charred on top
Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately
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