Macaroni Salad

Ingredients(for 1 medium bowl (approx. 1 cup cooked macaroni salad))

• 1 cup Whole wheat macaroni (cooked al dente)
• 1/2 cup Hung curd (Greek yogurt) (as a healthy substitute for mayonnaise)
• 1/4 cup Capsicum (Shimla mirch) (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup Carrot (Gajar) (grated)
• 1/4 cup Sweet corn kernels (boiled)
• 2 tbsp Onion (finely chopped) - optional
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper powder
• to taste Salt
• 1 tsp Olive oil (cold pressed for dressing) - optional
• 1 tbsp Fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped (dhaniya patta))

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil whole wheat macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.

   8 minutes

   Add a drop of oil to prevent sticking.

2. 2

   Prepare hung curd by straining regular curd in a muslin cloth for 30 minutes to remove excess whey.

   5 minutes

   Use Greek yogurt for convenience.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, add boiled macaroni, chopped capsicum, grated carrot, boiled corn, and onions.

   3 minutes

   Ensure vegetables are finely chopped for even flavor.

4. 4

   Add hung curd, salt, black pepper, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix gently until all ingredients are well coated.

   2 minutes

   Fold gently to avoid breaking the macaroni.