INGREDIENTS FOR 8
YIELDS
- 5 tablespoons (75g) Butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4-5 Garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 4 Tablespoons (30g) Flour
- 1 tablespoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Curry powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 4 cups (1L) Coconut milk
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 7oz (200g) Cheddar cheese
- 7oz (200g) Mozzarella cheese
- 14oz 400g Pasta
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
- Grate the cheeses and combine then in a large bowl. set aside.
- To a large pot of water and 1 tablespoon of salt and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook to al dente (1-2 minutes less then package instructions).
- While the pasta is cooking make the sauce: In a large pot, melt 4 tablespoons (60g) of butter add chopped onion sauté over medium-low heat until golden, about 6-7 minutes, add crushed garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute. Add garam masala, curry powder and paprika, cook for 1 minute. Melt another tablespoon (15g) of butter and add flour, cook, stirring constantly until smooth paste forms.
- Gradually, while constantly whisking, pour the coconut milk. Whisk until smooth. Cook until slightly thickens, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add 3/4 of the cheese mixture and whisk until melted and combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta and add to the sauce.
- Transfer to a 12-inch (30cm) round baking dish, sprinkle the remaining 1/4 of the cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Frequently asked questions:
CAN WE USE COW’S MILK INSTEAD OF COCONUT MILK?
In this mac and cheese recipe I used coconut milk to enhance curry flavors, but you can use cow’s milk if you prefer so.
WHAT KIND OF CHEESE CAN WE USE TO MAKE CURRY MAC AND CHEESE?
I used mozzarella cheese and cheddar cheese, but you can use any cheese that you like. Here are some chesses that you can use: gruyere cheese, Provolone, Asiago Cheese, Gouda and more.