Macaroni in Cheesy Carrot Sauce video

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Macaroni in Cheesy Carrot Sauce video. Carrot purée is a wonderful addition to whole wheat based white sauce, as it makes it creamier and colourful too. Add to it some cheese and a dash of pepper, and you have a perfect base that kids will love. Throw some macaroni, seasonings and herbs into this creamy sauce, and there you have a yummy treat that kids will devour willingly.

Recipe Description for Macaroni in Cheesy Carrot Sauce ( Tiffin Treats)

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 9 mins
Makes 2 servings
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Ingredients

2 cups cooked macaroni
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
1 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs

For The Cheesy Carrot Sauce
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
1/2 cup roughly chopped and blanched carrot
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp whole wheat flour (gehun ka atta)
3/4 cup milk
salt and to taste

Method

For the cheesy carrot sauce

Combine the carrot and ¼ cup of water in a mixer and blend to a smooth purée. Keep aside
Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the wheat flour and sauté on a medium flame for 20 seconds.
Add the milk, ¼ cup of water, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
Add the cheese, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the carrot purée, and cook on a medium flame for 1 more minute and mix well. Keep aside.

How to proceed

Heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
Add the macaroni and sauté on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.
Add the cheesy carrot sauce, chilli flakes and dried mixed herbs, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

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