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Homestyle Desi Macaroni with Chicken and Cabbage
Easy homestyle Desi macaroni with chicken and cabbage — 35 minutes, simple steps, weekly meal option.
Why this recipe works
This homestyle Desi macaroni blends simple Indian-style sauces with pasta, chicken and cabbage for a quick, satisfying meal. It's suited to cooks who want a fast weeknight dinner with familiar flavors.
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Key takeaways
Total time 35 minutes; prep 15, cook 20.
One-pan method keeps cleanup minimal.
Flexible: easy vegetarian swap or add veggies.
Recipe guide
This homestyle Desi macaroni blends simple Indian-style sauces with pasta, chicken and cabbage for a quick, satisfying meal. It's suited to cooks who want a fast weeknight dinner with familiar flavors.
A quick, balanced one-pan Desi macaroni you can make in 35 minutes.
- Total time 35 minutes; prep 15, cook 20.
- One-pan method keeps cleanup minimal.
- Flexible: easy vegetarian swap or add veggies.
Ingredients & Prep (15 min)
Ingredients: 200 g macaroni, 200 g chicken (bite-size), 1 medium onion (sliced), 3 garlic cloves (minced), 2 tomatoes (chopped), 150 g cabbage (shredded), 1 small potato (diced), 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp soya sauce, 1 tbsp chili sauce, 1 tsp vinegar, 2 tbsp curd, 1 sprig coriander (chopped), juice of 1 lemon, salt and pepper. Prep: Boil macaroni in salted water 8–10 min until al dente; drain and toss with 1 tsp oil. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
Cook (20 min)
Sauté: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high. Fry potatoes 4–5 min until starting to soften. Add onion and garlic; cook 2–3 min until translucent. Add chicken and brown 4–5 min. Add veg & sauces: Stir in tomatoes and cabbage; cook 3–4 min until cabbage wilts. Mix soya sauce, chili sauce, vinegar and curd; pour into pan and combine. Add macaroni, toss to coat and heat through 2 min. Finish with lemon juice and chopped coriander.
Serve & Variations
Serve hot with extra lemon wedges and a spoon of curd on the side. Variations: add green peas or bell peppers for color; use whole-wheat pasta for more fiber. To meal-prep, pack sauce and pasta separately and combine when reheating.
Ingredients
- 200 g macaroni
- 200 g chicken
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 medium tomato
- 150 g cabbage
- 1 small potato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soya sauce
- 1 tbsp chili sauce
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp curd
- 1 sprig coriander
- 1 lemon
Instructions
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FAQs
How long does the cooked dish keep?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or oil.
Can I make this vegetarian?
Use tofu or paneer for vegetarian, or replace chicken with cooked chickpeas; adjust cooking time accordingly.
How do I reduce the spice level?
Adjust chili sauce quantity or omit it; add a pinch of sugar to balance if you reduce heat.