Perfect Saucy Indian-Style Macaroni Recipe | How to Make Non-Sticky Macaroni at Home

Learn how to make perfect, non-sticky, saucy macaroni at home in true Indian style. A step-by-step guide to cook pasta that’s soft, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.

Introduction

Most people cook macaroni at home, but the real secret lies in making it non-sticky, perfectly cooked, and saucy without turning dry. In this recipe, you’ll learn how to boil macaroni the right way, prepare a flavorful onion-tomato sauce, and coat it with spices to get that perfect Indian street-style macaroni everyone will love.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups macaroni
• 1 tbsp salt (for boiling)
• 1 tsp oil (for boiling)
• 2 onions (finely chopped)
• 5-6 tomatoes (finely chopped, mixed desi & hybrid)
• 1 tbsp garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp ginger (grated)
• 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 capsicum, diced
• 1 carrot, diced
• ½ cup sweet corn
• 2 tbsp red chili sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 1 tbsp Schezwan sauce (optional but tasty)
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp oregano seasoning
• ½ tsp garam masala (optional)

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Boil the Macaroni

1. Heat 1 liter of water until boiling.
2. Add 1 tbsp salt and 1 tsp oil.
3. Add macaroni only when water is at a rolling boil.
4. Cook for 4-5 mins (thin macaroni) or 8-9 mins (thicker type).
5. Drain when slightly undercooked (al dente).
6. Wash with cold water to prevent sticking. Add a few drops of oil if storing for later.
7. Save some starchy water for the sauce.

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Step 2: Prepare the Sauce

1. Heat oil + butter in a pan.
2. Add garlic and sauté until aromatic.
3. Add onions and cook until translucent (not golden).
4. Add ginger and sauté briefly.
5. Mix in Kashmiri red chili powder.
6. Add chopped tomatoes and 1 ladle of starchy pasta water.
7. Cover and cook until tomatoes release oil.

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Step 3: Add Vegetables & Sauces

1. Add capsicum, carrot, and corn. Sauté lightly.
2. Mix in red chili sauce, ketchup, and Schezwan sauce.
3. Stir until a thick, flavorful sauce forms.

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Step 4: Mix Macaroni

1. Add boiled macaroni to the sauce.
2. Season with black pepper, oregano, and a pinch of garam masala.
3. Toss until macaroni is evenly coated.
4. For extra saucy style, add saved pasta water and cook for 1-2 minutes.

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Pro Tips

• Always boil pasta in salted boiling water for perfect texture.
• Never add pasta to cold water.
• Save starchy water – it adds creaminess to your sauce.
• Slightly undercook macaroni so it stays non-sticky.

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FAQs

Q. How do I prevent macaroni from becoming sticky?
👉 Always add salt + oil to boiling water and rinse with cold water after boiling.

Q. Can I make this recipe without Schezwan sauce?
👉 Yes, you can skip it or replace it with more ketchup and chili sauce.

Q. How to make it more saucy?
👉 Add ½ cup saved pasta water while mixing and cook until thick.

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