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Tarla Dalal
18 December, 2024


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macaroni hot pot , a tiffin treat that tops children’s “must have list”, this dish makes a complete healthy meal with toasted bread. Remember to pack extra portions!
This baked macaroni with baked beans is a tasty one-dish meal, it's an age old popular recipe and is just perfect for a quick dinner, no hassle of making a pasta sauce. macaroni hot pot needs two major ingredients- macaroni and baked beans, and these are combined with onions, capsicum and oregano, topped with cheese and baked.
Notes and tips on Indian style macaroni hot pot. 1. Now add the salt. We add the salt at this stage as it not only helps the water come to a boil faster but also gives flavour to the macaroni. Generously salt the water. 2. The macaroni should be cooked until they are al dente i.e. cooked to be firm to the bite and should not be mushy or sticky. 3. Refresh the macaroni under cold water. This ensures that they stop cooking. 3. Add the sugar to counter the sourness of the tomatoes.
Make macaroni hot pot when you have guests for dinner, will be a sure hit with young and old alike.
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Macaroni Hot Pot recipe - How to make Macaroni Hot Pot
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Macaroni Hot Pot Recipe
2 tbsp butter
1/3 cup onion rings
3/4 cup capsicum rings , cut into halves
1/2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
3/4 cup blanched and chopped tomatoes
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp sugar
1 cup baked beans
1 1/2 cups cooked macaroni
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
salt to taste
1/2 cup grated processed cheese for topping
Method
For macaroni hot pot
- To make macaroni hot pot recipe, heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the onions and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Remove half of the onion and capsicum rings for the topping and keep aside.
- Add the garlic, tomatoes and chilli powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the sugar, baked beans, macaroni, oregano, tomato ketchup and salt, toss gently and cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Arrange the prepared onion and capsicum rings on top and sprinkle the cheese evenly over it.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 to 15 minutes or till the cheese melts.
- Serve the macaroni hot pot recipe immediately.
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To make macaroni hot pot recipe | kids macaroni tiffin box | baked macaroni with baked beans | Indian style macaroni hot pot | in a deep non-stick pan, add enough water to boil the macaroni in and add the oil to it.
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Now add the salt. We add the salt at this stage as it not only helps the water come to a boil faster but also gives flavor to the pasta. Generously salt the water.
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Let the water come to a rapid boil.
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Once it starts boiling, add the macaroni. We have used 3/4 cup raw macaroni for obtaining 1 1/2 cup of cooked macaroni.
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Cook on a medium flame for 10-12 minutes, while stirring occasionally. The macaroni should be cooked until they are al dente i.e. cooked to be firm to the bite and should not be mushy or sticky.
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Drain well and throw the water away.
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Refresh the macaroni under cold water. This ensures that they stop cooking. Keep aside.
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Transfer the macaroni to a clean and dry plate.
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Cover with a lid to prevent the macaroni from drying up.
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To make the Macaroni Hot pot, first heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan.
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To this, add the onion rings.
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Then add the capsicum as well.
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Mix well and sauté them on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Once a little translucent, remove half of the onion and capsicum rings in a plate to be used as topping and keep aside.
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Now add the chopped garlic to the pan. You can use garlic paste as well.
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Mix well and sauté for 2 minutes till the rawness from the garlic goes away.
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Add the blanched and chopped tomatoes.
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Also, add chilli powder for spice.
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Mix well and sauté for 2-3 more minutes. Add the sugar to counter the sourness of the tomatoes.
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Add the baked beans as well.
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Then, add the cooked macaroni and the oregano. It imparts a warm peppery flavour and hence enhances the taste.
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Add tomato ketchup for colour and taste.
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Finally, add salt to the Macaroni Hot pot.
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Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Turn off the flame and transfer the mixture to a deep baking dish.
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Spread it evenly with the back of a spoon.
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Arrange the prepared onion and capsicum rings on top evenly.
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Sprinkle the cheese evenly over it. We have used processed cheese here, you can use mozzarella as well.
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Bake macaroni hot pot | kids macaroni tiffin box | baked macaroni with baked beans | Indian style macaroni hot pot | in a pre-heated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 10 to 15 minutes or till the cheese melts.
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Serve macaroni hot pot | kids macaroni tiffin box | baked macaroni with baked beans | Indian style macaroni hot pot | with homemade garlic bread and a bowl of hot soup immediately.
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To make macaroni hot pot recipe | kids macaroni tiffin box | baked macaroni with baked beans | Indian style macaroni hot pot | in a deep non-stick pan, add enough water to boil the macaroni in and add the oil to it.
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Now add the salt. We add the salt at this stage as it not only helps the water come to a boil faster but also gives flavour to the macaroni. Generously salt the water.
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The macaroni should be cooked until they are al dente i.e. cooked to be firm to the bite and should not be mushy or sticky.
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Refresh the macaroni under cold water. This ensures that they stop cooking.
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Add the sugar to counter the sourness of the tomatoes.
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Now add the salt. We add the salt at this stage as it not only helps the water come to a boil faster but also gives flavour to the macaroni. Generously salt the water.
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Bhavi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Simply amazing recipe. Follow it as it is and you will get a yummy dish. Quick and easy to make

Shamim
March 13, 2025, midnight
Any ideas on if I can substitute something else for the cheese? No dairy for me. Thank you.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
You can make this recipe without cheese.

Pempemp
March 13, 2025, midnight
My all time favourite...follow the recipe as it is...always a great success.My Ma in law loves only indian food but she always enjoys Macroni Hot Pot as it spicy and tangy...my guests from U.S.A.also loved it so much that they took this recipe home.

Swastika Goenka
March 13, 2025, midnight
I did not have baked beans while preparing this recipe, so I replaced it with sweet corn kernels. It came out very tasty. I loved it.

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Swastika , we are delighted you loved the Macaroni Hot Pot recipe and it came out well. Please keep posting your thoughts and feedback and review recipes you have loved. Happy Cooking.

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March 13, 2025, midnight

Unknown
March 13, 2025, midnight
Recipe looks interesting and yummy. This is going to be my first cooking experience :) Can we replace beans with any other available veggie ?

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, Do try it, it is very easy to make and taste just perfect, we have used readymade beans so it will be easier and will taste really great. Just follow the recipe exactly and you will simply love the recipe.

Archana
March 13, 2025, midnight
A childhood favorite .. A sure shot hit recipe !!!

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Archana, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

sapna
March 13, 2025, midnight
mam.... i tried it today... it was tooooo delicious.... my parents also liked it.... thank you mam....

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sapna, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them. Happy Cooking !!

Rupal hemani
March 13, 2025, midnight
This is an excellent dish.Turns out to be very tasty. My mom used to make it when I was a kid and then I also used to make it. It?s an all time favourite and very easy to make.