| By : Mantash ( Posted on :06 Dec, 2005 ) | Total Views : 210 | Previous | Next |
INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp onions-chopped fine
2 tsp garlic-chopped fine
2 tbsp oil
5 cups water
2 cups tomatoes-grated
7-8 French beans-chopped fine
1/4 cup carrots-chopped fine
1/2 cup potatoes-peeled and diced small
1/4 cup macaroni-cut
2 tsp salt or to taste
1/4 tsp kali mirch (powdered black pepper)
1/4 cup celery-chopped fine or 1/2 tsp celery salt
1 tsp Oregano leaves or ajwain
2 tbsp tomato puree
cheese-grated to garnish and serve on the side
METHOD
Heat the oil and add onions and garlic. Sauté till a little soft, add French beans, carrots and potatoes, sauté a little more, then add the water, tomatoes and macaroni.
Bring to a boil and simmer, half-covered, till the vegetables and macaroni are tender (approx. 5 minutes.), but 'bite like'.
Add the salt and pepper, celery or celery salt, oregano and tomato puree. Simmer covered for about 2 minutes. Serve garnished with cheese.