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Red Pumpkin Paneer/Tofu And Spinach Pasta

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast|dinner|lunch|Snack
Servings 4
Calories 423 kcal

Ingredients
  

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups Red pumpkin peeled and cubed
  • cup Spinach washed and chopped
  • cups Boiled Millet Pasta or Spaghetti around 150g raw
  • ¼ cup Tofu or Paneer
  • ¾ cup Milk Can use Almond or Soya milk or any of your choice
  • ½ cup American corn boiled
  • ½ cup Capsicum cubed
  • ½ cup Onion cubed
  • 5-6 flakes Garlic
  • Chili flakes- to taste
  • Mixed herbs/oregano- to taste
  • tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat half a tablespoon of oil in a pan, add the garlic flakes, saute for a few minutes, add the cubed pumpkin, saute and add enough water or stock to cover and cook
  • When soft and done, mix in the crumbled tofu/paneer, cook for a while
  • Add the condiments and milk, put off the flame
  • Cool and blend well to get a smooth textured sauce
  • Heat the remaining oil in a wok, add cubed onions, saute for a while
  • Mix in all the veggies, saute for a few minutes
  • Add the cooked pasta, mix,
  • Gently add in the pumpkin sauce, mix well
  • Add the herbs and adjust the seasonings and the consistency
  • Serve hot

#Additional veggies like broccoli, Carrots, Zuccuni may also be added if desired

    Notes

    Highlights:
    • This dish is rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants from the pumpkin, spinach, and mixed vegetables.
    • The tofu or paneer provides protein, while the millet pasta offers a gluten-free, whole grain option, making it a balanced and nutritious meal.
    NUTRIENT VALUES PER SERVING
    Energy
    423 kcal
    Carbohydrate
    60 g
    Protein
    14.7 g
    Fat
    13.2 g
    Calcium
    181 mg
    Iron
    2 mg
    Total Fibre
    3.8 g
    Soluble Fibre
    0.9 g