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Spicy Masala Mac and Cheese

Masala Mac n Cheese with a spicy kick from fresh jalapeños, ginger, garlic and garam masala with an EASY Instant Pot recipe!

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion (finely diced)
1 cup red pepper (diced)
1 to 2 jalapeños ( finely diced)
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (or any mild chili powder, add less if using a spicier variety )
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
16 oz elbow macaroni
4 cups low sodium vegetable broth (I use 4 teaspoons of Better than Bouillion vegetable broth paste mixed in 4 cups of water )
1 cup 2% milk (or whole milk)
2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
1 cup pepper jack cheese (grated)
1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional )
¼ cup cilantro (chopped)

1
Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode & heat oil. Add onions, peppers & jalapeno & saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions start to soften. Turn off sauté mode.
2
Add ginger, garlic, chili powder, garam masala, cumin, salt & mix well. Add pasta & broth. Close the Instant Pot & Pressure cook for 4 minutes.
3
Quick release & open the lid. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode & add milk. Add the cheeses handful at a time & stir well. Add more milk if needed. Continue to stir until the cheeses are well incorporated making a smooth creamy sauce. Turn off the saute mode once all the cheese is melted. Garnish with red chili flakes & cilantro. Enjoy hot!
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