Macroni with Spinach

Ingredients:

For spinach balls:
1 bunch spinach
1 cube cheese/paneer
6 tsp maida
1/2 green chili, finely cut
pinch of soda
salt to taste
For red sauce:
2 cup macroni
5 medium sized tomatoes, boiled and pureed
1 onion, finely chopped
1 capsicum, finaly chopped
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tsp chilli flakes
1 tsp oregano/italian seasoning
1/2 tsp sugar
salt to taste

Method:

For spinach balls:

* Steam the spinach for 5 minutes without water
* Cut it into small pieces and mix with cheese,green chilli, maida and salt
* Take a little water into your palm and roll the mixture into small round balls
* Steam these spinach balls for 10 minutes ( as shown in the picture ) and set aside.


For red gravy:

* Take water in a bowl and bring it to a boil. Add a little salt and oil. Add the macroni and cook till its tender. Drain and set aside
* In a pan, take a little oil, add onion and cook till it turns brown.
* Add garlic paste, capsicum and the spices. Cook for 2 minutes
* Add the tomato puree, sugar,salt and half cup of water.
* Cook with the lid covered for 10 minutes.
* Add the spinach balls and macroni. Mix well.
* Garnish with cheese and chili flakes.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with Garlic bread