NUTTY MACARONI  LOAF WITH YOGURT SAUCE

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup ( 125g ) small macaroni pasta

• 1 cup ( 70g ) stale breadcrumbs

• 1 cup ( 130g ) ground cashews

• 1 cup ( 130g ) ground Brazil nuts

• 1 cup ( 80g ) grated fresh parmesan cheese

• 1 cup ( 125g ) grated tasty cheese

• 2 tablespoons sultanas

• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 red pepper, finely chopped

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander

• 5 eggs, lightly beaten

YOGURT SAUCE

• 1 cup plain yogurt

• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh coriander

• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

NUTTY MACARONI LOAF WITH YOGURT SAUCE METHOD:

Grease a 14cm x 21cm loaf pan, line the base and sides with paper, and grease the paper. Add pasta to the pan of boiling water, boil, uncovered, until just tender, and drain; cool. Combine pasta, breadcrumbs, nuts, cheeses, sultanas, spices, pepper, coriander, and eggs in a bowl; mix well. Spoon mixture into prepared pan, smooth surface. 

Bake, uncovered, in a moderate oven for about 30 minutes or until firm. Serve loaf hot or cold with sauce. Yogurt Sauce: Combine all ingredients in the bowl, and mix well.

Serves 6.

Note: The recipe can be made 2 days ahead.

Covered, in the refrigerator.

Freeze: Cooked loaf suitable.

Microwave: Pasta suitable.

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