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    Home » International Cuisine » Indian Curry Pasta Recipe

    Published: Jun 17, 2020 · Modified: Sep 3, 2021 by Priya * This post may contain affiliate links.

    Indian Curry Pasta Recipe

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    The Indian pasta recipe is for all those who are looking for curry-flavored vegan pasta! This Indian style pasta is prepared with mushroom, veggies, and spices.

    A delicious one-pot pasta dish that's good enough to satisfy your hunger pangs on any day!

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    Table of Contents

    • The inspiration behind this creation
    • Trending now
    • A pasta lover
    • Why make this
    • Ingredients needed
    • Here's how to make it
    • Serving suggestions
    • Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions
    • Some unusual pasta recipes to try
    • Vegan Indian Curry Pasta

    The inspiration behind this creation

    I think every recipe has a back story. There is always some inspiration behind the creation of a recipe.

    Mine was actually Chicken Tikka Pasta. My friend ordered this at a restaurant and I loved that idea.

    If there could be such an innovative variation to this Italian dish, then there had to be a Vegan Indian curry pasta too!

    Creating fusion recipes is anyway like my favorite thing. Remember Mexican Pani Puri or Dabeli Pizza? I just had to make this desi style pasta!

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    A pasta lover

    If you have been a regular here, you would know by now how much I love pasta. This fusion recipe is simply delicious and always features in my weekly rotation menu.

    I prefer this recipe over other sauce-based ones because of its sheer simplicity and convenience! This dish gives me the opportunity to enjoy two of my favorite cuisines in one meal - Indian and Italian.

    I highly recommend that you give your usual pasta a fun twist with Indian spices and flavors!

    a rectangular serving platter filled with Indian Pasta Recipe | One-Pot Vegan Curry Pasta Dish and three spoons in it

    Why make this

    • Extremely flavorful, and family favorite recipe.
    • Very customizable.
    • Loaded with veggies which makes it a nourishing meal.
    • Perfect for weeknights and especially when you want a quick meal with minimum ingredients. 
    • Comes together in 30 minutes.
    • It can easily be vegan and gluten-free.

    Ingredients needed

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    What I love most about this recipe for vegan pasta is that it is 100% customizable! You can add or skip any spices or veggies from this list and yet it will taste awesome! 

    Pasta - I avoid using refined flour pasta and prefer whole wheat or other gluten-free versions. You can use any pasta available to you.

    Veggies - You can use any vegetables you have in your fridge. I have used onions, tomatoes, edamame, and mushrooms.

    But you can also add paneer, bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, green peas, and spinach. 

    Spices - Use Indian spices here because this is an Indian fusion recipe. I have used turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and paprika.

    Whole spices - Crushed red pepper flakes, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, jalapeno, garlic, and ginger paste. 

    Herbs - Curry leaves, cilantro (or parsley), and oregano.

    Here's how to make it

    4 image collage showing the steps to make Indian Pasta Recipe | One-Pot Vegan Curry Pasta Dish

    The recipe for a vegan mushroom and veggie pasta is very easy and simple to make. The first step is to cook the pasta by following the cooking instructions on the packet. I like to cook it al dente. 

    1 - Heat olive oil or vegan butter in a pan. You can also use ghee instead (if you are not vegan). Once the oil is hot, temper mustard seeds and cumin seeds.

    As they begin to crackle, add curry leaves, minced garlic, ginger paste, and part of cilantro. Fry for a minute or two. 

    2 - Then add the chopped jalapeno and onions. Fry till the onions turn translucent.

    3 - Now add tomatoes and salt. Continue to saute till the tomatoes are cooked. 

    4 - Spice mushrooms and add to the pan. Mix and saute for 5-7 minutes or till the mushrooms are cooked.

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    5 - Next add the edamame. Continue to saute for 2 more minutes.

    6 - Then add the dry spices like turmeric powder, coriander-cumin powder, garam masala, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes.

    7 - Add the cooked pasta. Mix it all together so that the pasta coats well with the masala. Adjust the salt as needed. 

    8 - Garnish this Indian style pasta with remaining cilantro, vegan Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. 

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    Serving suggestions

    Vegan One Pot Indian Curry Mushroom Pasta is now ready. Serve with warm garlic bread. You can also serve Cucumber Buttermilk on the side.

    This will help you cool off after a spicy meal! In fact, you can also enjoy this pasta cold. 

    You can serve them for brunches, lunch, dinners, pack in lunchboxes, pack them for picnics, road trips, or enjoy it as a snack! The options are endless. 

    Top tips, recommendations, and suggestions

    Like I mentioned before, this recipe for vegan pasta is 100% customizable. Use whatever veggies or Indian spices you have.

    Add little tomato ketchup along with the spices for some more tangy flavor. Use any curry powder available to you if you don't have garam masala.

    You can also use sambhar powder or rasam powder instead of garam masala for a South Indian flavor. Adjust the spices based on your tolerance levels.

    For more flavor, you can also add crushed kasoori methi/dried fenugreek leaves as a final garnish. 

    Also, use any pasta variety for this recipe. Just cook it al dente. Reserve the water and use it as stock in some other recipe.

    Instead of vegan Parmesan cheese, you can also add Nutritional yeast. If you are not vegan, make this in ghee or butter instead of oil.

    Also, garnish it with regular Parmesan cheese. You can bake this too! It tastes yum.

    To make a creamy pasta, cook it in tomato puree or add fresh cream or cashew cream towards the end. 

    This vegan Indian style mushroom and veggie pasta stay good in the fridge for a week.

    You can also freeze cooked pasta and then toss it in the freshly prepared masala to save some time.

    Make this Indian style pasta recipe in an Instant Pot where you cook the pasta along with the veggies.

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    Some unusual pasta recipes to try

    • Almond Picada Pesto Spaghetti
    • Edamame Mushroom Vegan Pasta Salad
    • Broccoli Garlic Pasta Salad
    • Tomato Rotini Pasta Bake
    • Cilantro Basil Cream Sauce Pasta
    • Garlic Breadcrumbs Pasta
    • Alfredo Mustard Pasta Mug Bake
    • Mexican Casserole with Gnocchi

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    Indian Pasta Recipe | One-Pot Vegan Curry Pasta Dish in a rectangular bowl with a fork in it

    Vegan Indian Curry Pasta

    The Indian pasta recipe is for all those who are looking for a curry-flavored vegan pasta! This Indian style pasta is prepared with mushroom, veggies, and spices. A delicious one-pot pasta dish that's good enough to satisfy your hunger pangs on any day!
    4.72 from 21 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course, Snack
    Cuisine: Indian, Italian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 people
    Calories: 355.83kcal
    Author: Priya Lakshminarayan

    Equipment

    pan

    Ingredients 

    • 16 oz pasta any variety
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 5 curry leaves
    • 8 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
    • 1 jalapeno finely chopped
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 2 tomatoes finely chopped
    • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
    • ¼ cup frozen edamame
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 2 teaspoon cumin powder
    • ½ tablespoon garam masala
    • 2 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    • ½ tablespoon oregano
    • salt
    • 4 tablespoon chopped cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2-3 tablespoon vegan Parmesan cheese optional

    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil or vegan butter in a pan. You can also use ghee instead (if you are not vegan). Once the oil is hot, temper mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
    • As they begin to crackle, add curry leaves, minced garlic, ginger paste, and part of cilantro. Fry for a minute or two.
    • Then add the chopped jalapeno and onions. Fry till the onions turn translucent.
    • Now add tomatoes and salt. Continue to saute till the tomatoes are cooked.
    • Spice mushrooms and add to the pan. Mix and saute for 5-7 minutes or till the mushrooms are cooked.
    • Next add the edamame. Continue to saute for 2 more minutes.
    • Then add the dry spices like turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala, paprika, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes.
    • Add the cooked pasta. Mix it all together so that the pasta coats well with the masala. Adjust the salt as needed.
    • Garnish this Indian style pasta with remaining cilantro, vegan Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
    • Vegan One Pot Indian Curry Pasta is now ready. Serve with warm garlic bread.

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    Notes

    Like I mentioned before, this recipe for a vegan pasta is 100% customizable. Use whatever veggies or Indian spices you have. Add little tomato ketchup along with the spices for some more tangy flavor.
    Use any curry powder available to you if you don't have garam masala. You can also use sambhar powder or rasam powder instead of garam masala for a South Indian flavor.
    Adjust the spices based on your tolerance levels. For more flavor, you can also add crushed kasoori methi/dried fenugreek leaves as a final garnish. 
    Also, use any pasta variety for this recipe. Just cook it al dente. Reserve the water and use it as stock in some other recipe. Instead of vegan Parmesan cheese, you can also add Nutritional yeast.
    If you are not vegan, make this in ghee or butter instead of oil. Also, garnish it with regular Parmesan cheese. You can bake this too! It tastes yum. To make a creamy pasta, cook it in tomato puree or add fresh cream or cashew cream towards the end. 
    This vegan Indian style mushroom and veggie pasta stays good in the fridge for a week. You can also freeze cooked pasta and then toss it in the freshly prepared masala to save some time. You can also make this recipe in an Instant Pot where you cook the pasta along with the veggies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 355.83kcal | Carbohydrates: 65.28g | Protein: 12.98g | Fat: 4.98g | Saturated Fat: 0.91g | Cholesterol: 1.47mg | Sodium: 43.35mg | Potassium: 449.04mg | Fiber: 4.83g | Sugar: 4.74g | Vitamin A: 911.18IU | Vitamin C: 30.13mg | Calcium: 79.84mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Anjali says

      June 22, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Omg this curry pasta was absolutely amazing!! I love the twist on a traditional pasta - so flavorful and delicious!

      Reply
    2. kim says

      June 20, 2020 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      Love this recipe! It was super easy and had so much flavor! Will definitely be making again!

      Reply
    3. Dannii says

      June 20, 2020 at 2:42 am

      5 stars
      Curry and pasta are two of my favourite things, so I love this combo.

      Reply
    4. Anita says

      June 19, 2020 at 10:10 pm

      5 stars
      This is very different than my regular pasta dish but in a very good way. 🙂

      Reply
    5. Lisa | Garlic & Zest says

      June 18, 2020 at 12:50 pm

      5 stars
      I've always found curries intimidating -- I think because of the list of ingredients. This looks amazing though - I must try it.

      Reply
    6. Heidy says

      June 18, 2020 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      This Indian Curry Pasta Recipe was so deliciously different, and my best friends loved the fact it was vegan. I shared your recipe with all of them. This
      Indian Curry Pasta Recipe is a keeper.

      Reply
    7. Emily says

      June 18, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a flavorful and delicious pasta recipe! Love all the herbs and veggies in this!

      Reply
    8. Lisalia says

      June 18, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy! Love curry pasta! And even better that it's a one pot dish. So easy and delicious.

      Reply
    9. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food says

      June 18, 2020 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      I haven't eaten out for the longest time, but your post reminds me that it's a great source of inspiration! For example, I would never have thought of a curried pasta dish like this—and it looks amazing. This dish has such well-rounded flavors and loads of veggies that I think I could even pull it off with my carnivorous family!

      Reply
    10. Jen says

      June 18, 2020 at 7:36 am

      5 stars
      Combining two things I love- real homemade curry and pasta. So delicious.

      Reply
    11. Danielle Wolter says

      June 18, 2020 at 6:35 am

      5 stars
      I love all things curry and this was no different. Great flavors, can't wait to make it again!

      Reply
    12. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

      June 18, 2020 at 4:06 am

      5 stars
      SO many amazing flavours in this dish! I love finding different pasta dishes to make as we have pasta at least once a week in my house! I can't wait to try this, it looks and sounds utterly divine!

      Reply
    13. Irina says

      June 18, 2020 at 12:25 am

      5 stars
      We have recently started experimenting with the Indian cuisine, and your site is a treasure! This curry pasta sounds delicious. I cannot wait to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        June 18, 2020 at 1:57 am

        I am so happy to hear that. Thank you

        Reply
    14. Michelle says

      June 17, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      Sooooo good and comforting! Some of the spices were new to me, but it turned out so good!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        June 18, 2020 at 1:58 am

        Thank you so much

        Reply
    15. Abigail Raines says

      June 17, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      The sheer amount of seasonings and spices truly guarantee a yummy meal here! Tasty, indeed!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        June 18, 2020 at 1:58 am

        I know right! Thank you

        Reply
    16. Beth says

      June 17, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious and full flavor! I can't wait to make this! I've bookmarked this already!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        June 18, 2020 at 1:58 am

        Thank you so much

        Reply
    17. Cindy says

      June 17, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      My kiddos and I made this together! We have been spending a lot more time in the kitchen lately and its so fun. They really enjoyed making this recipe but they enjoyed eating it even more! Thanks for this delish creation, we are adding it to our “make again” list!!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        June 18, 2020 at 1:59 am

        This makes me so happy. Thank you so much.

        Reply
    18. Emily Liao says

      June 17, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      Wow, the flavors in this are phenomenal! So rich and delicious. Will definitely be making again!

      Reply
      • Priya says

        June 18, 2020 at 1:59 am

        Thank you so much

        Reply

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