How long does Desi Mac n' Cheese take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Desi Mac n' Cheese serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Desi Mac n' Cheese vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Desi Mac n' Cheese spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Desi Mac n' Cheese?

3 Cheddar Cheese Slices, 400 grams Macaroni Pasta, 1½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, 500 ml Milk, 3 Cheese Slice, ¼ cup Maida, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Desi Mac n' Cheese?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Desi Mac n' Cheese?

About 868 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Desi Mac n' Cheese

Name: Desi Mac n' Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: For boiling Water; 1 tbsp Salt; 400 grams Macaroni Pasta; 2 tbsp Oil; 5 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Chopped; 3 Onion, Finely Chopped; 3 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 3 tbsp Butter; ¼ cup Maida; 500 ml Milk; ¾ cup Water; 1½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 3 Cheddar Cheese Slices; 3 Cheese Slice; 1½ cup Mozzarella Cheese; ½ cup Bell Peppers, Chopped; For Garnish Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

45 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 35 min

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11 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Desi mac n' cheese: macaroni in a spiced tomato and cheese sauce, topped with mozzarella and peppers, baked or finished on the stove. Serves 4, 45 min, video.

You’ll need: Oven, Air Fryer

Good for: Party

Ingredients

23 items

4 people

WaterFor boiling
Salt1 tbsp
Macaroni Pasta400 grams
Oil2 tbsp
Garlic, Chopped5 cloves
Green Chilli, Chopped2
Onion, Finely Chopped3
Tomato, Finely Chopped3
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Butter3 tbsp
Maida¼ cup
Milk500 ml
Water¾ cup
Salt1½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Cheddar Cheese Slices3
Cheese Slice3
Mozzarella Cheese1½ cup
Bell Peppers, Chopped½ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedFor Garnish

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	868kcal	3472kcal
Protein	32g	128g
Carbohydrate	105g	418g
Fat	36g	142g
Fibre	6.9g	28g
Sugar	16g	64g

Cookd masalas for macaroni pasta

Method

1
Bring water to boil in a deep pot. Add salt to it. Add the macaroni and boil it for the required amount of time mentioned in the packet. Strain it, run it under cold water and strain it well again. Coat the pasta with oil to avoid letting it stick. Keep it aside.
WaterSaltMacaroni Pasta
2
In another pot, add oil, add garlic, green chilli and saute for a few seconds.
OilGarlicGreen Chilli
3
Add the chopped onions and saute till it turns light brown.
Onion
4
Add the tomatoes and saute for a few minutes.
Tomato
5
Add the masala powders and cook it for a minute.
Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala Powder
6
Add butter, let it melt completely. Add the maida, let it combine well to form a roux-like texture.
ButterMaida
7
Add milk and mix it well till there are no maida lumps.
Milk
8
Add a little water and mix well till the sauce thickens. Add the macaroni, mix it well till it is coated evenly with the sauce.
WaterSaltBlack Pepper Powder
9
Add the cheddar and processed cheese slices, cover the pot on a low flame and let the cheese slices melt. Mix the pasta till the cheese dissolves.
Cheddar Cheese SlicesCheese Slice
10
Transfer the pasta to an oven proof dish, top it with mozzarella cheese and chopped bell peppers.
Mozzarella CheeseBell Peppers
11
Bake it in the oven at 200 degrees till the cheese is melted and golden brown. Garnish it with coriander leaves and serve it hot. If you don't have an oven, add mozzarella cheese directly to the pot and mix it till it dissolves.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Desi Mac n' Cheese take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Desi Mac n' Cheese serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Desi Mac n' Cheese vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Desi Mac n' Cheese spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Desi Mac n' Cheese?: 3 Cheddar Cheese Slices, 400 grams Macaroni Pasta, 1½ cup Mozzarella Cheese, 500 ml Milk, 3 Cheese Slice, ¼ cup Maida, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Desi Mac n' Cheese?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Desi Mac n' Cheese?: About 868 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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HemalathaNovember 2026
Post the recipies without oven so that all people can easily cook the dishes