Macaroni Uppuma
A traditional preparation from Kerala that balances flavour, texture, and aroma in the way that only home cooking can. No two households make it exactly the same, and that is the point.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 2 cup Macaroni
- 1 nos Onion sliced vertically, medium
- 2 - Green chillies slit vertically
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- Oil
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Cook macaroni in boiling water for about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Drain, rinse with cold water to cool and set aside.
Step 3
Set a kadai over medium heat and pour in the oil or a pan.
Step 4
Add mustard seeds and when they allow to crackle, add the sliced onions, green chillies & curry leaves and sautT, till the onions turn slighly brown.
Step 5
Add vegetables and cook for 1 minute on high heat.
Step 6
Add cooked macaroni and salt.
Step 7
Stir everything together thoroughly and remove from fire. Serve hot.
Tip
Good shallots are the backbone of Kerala cooking. They should be small, pink-purple, and strong-smelling. Large onions can substitute, but the flavour will be different.
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