Beef Mince and Macaroni with a Yoghurt-Garlic-Sauce

This is adapted from a Gulf News cookery book that is the most used book in my collection due to the simplicity and flavour of the recipes it contains.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 500  g elbow macaroni
• 4  onions, finely chopped
• 70  g butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1  green chili, chopped
• 1  tablespoon coriander leaves, chopped (cilantro)
• 500  g beef mince
•  salt and pepper
• 500  g yoghurt
• 8  cloves garlic, crushed

Directions

1. Make the macaroni as per the package instructions.
2. Fry the onions in the butter till they are golden brown.
3. Add the green chillies and saute.
4. Add the spice powders.
5. Add the minced beef and fry till brown and cooked.
6. Add the coriander leaves and mix well.
7. Add the macaroni to this and stir till heated through.
8. Mix the yoghurt and garlic together.
9. Serve the macaroni in a platter.
10. Pour the yoghurt and garlic sauce over it and serve.