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Masala Zoodles

a mish mosh of ingredients reminiscent of a childhood favorite
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsps olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/4 cup red onions diced
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic thinly sliced or minced
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsps chaat masala
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup fat free half and half
  • 1-2 tsps sugar depending
  • 1 lb package pre cut zoodles about 3 medium zucchinis spiralized
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsps garlic powder
  • Salt and cracked black pepper according to taste
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat Kraft parm cheese or reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large wok, heat olive oil and mustard seeds, until mustard seeds begin to sizzle. Next add in: turmeric, cumin, garam masala, chaat masala, red chili powder, diced onions and chopped garlic. Mix well. Once onions start to brown slightly, add in tomato sauce and half & half. Continue to stir frequently for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle in 1 tsp of sugar first, taste test to see if you would like to add more in. Sometimes the tomato sauce can be a bit tangy, so I like to add sugar. Depending on which tomato sauce you use, you may need to use up to 2 tsps of sugar. 

  2. Add in zoodles and mix together. Allow zoodles to cook for 5 minutes for a crunchy texture, or 10 minutes for a well done texture. I prefer to cook for 10 minutes, to allow all spices to blend together. Lastly, mix in oregano, parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

  3. Top with cilantro and serve with Parmesan cheese! Or Mozzarella! Or both!

Recipe Notes

Two ingredients I top these zoodles with are: Sour Cream & Nirav Garlic Chutney. If you have any of these on hand.. do try it!! It is purely optional!