Baked Macaroni

So yes, I know I have been a bit MIA (missing in action) the last couple of days but was just caught up with work and home related chores; but back with a quick and easy recipe. The recipe I am posting today is from a Pakistani cookbook - Manpasand Live@9 with Chef Gulzar. I am not a big fan of watching cooking shows that come on food channels mostly because I don't have the time to wait an hour to note down a recipe. However, some chefs have really good recipes and keep coming up with new ideas to keep the viewers interested; also these shows are a a great concept for teaching basics and complicated dishes in a step by step manner and also encouraging people to try out new things.

Baked Macaroni
Slightly adapted from Manpasand Live@9 with Chef Gulzar

Macaroni (Boiled) - 400 grams
Chicken (Boneless) - 100 grams
Corn Kernels - 1 cup
Mozzarella Cheese (grated) - 1/2 cup; cheddar can be substituted as well
Eggs - 4
Capsicum (sliced thinly) - 1
Breadcrumbs - 6 tbsp
Garlic paste - 1 tbsp
Ginger paste - 1/2 tbsp 
Red chilli flakes - 1 tsp
Black pepper - 1 tsp (chicken) + 1 tsp (macaroni)
Salt - to taste
Oil - 2 tbsp
Ketchup/Chilli Garlic/White Sauce - 3-4 tbsp; while the recipe was pretty good, however, I just felt it needed a little bit more sauce so I would suggest adding either of the sauces mentioned depending on taste to enhance the flavor.

Method:

1. Mix eggs and breadcrumbs in a bowl; set aside.
2. Cube chicken; heat oil in a pot.
3. Add garlic & garlic paste and chicken and cook till chicken changes color. Add salt and black pepper.
4. Add corn, capsicum, red chillis, black pepper and salt. Mix.
5. Add egg and breadcrumb mixture; then add macaroni and mix together; add ketchup/chilli garlic or white sauce; cook for a few minutes; remove from flame.
6. dish out macaroni in a pyrex dish; sprinkle cheese and red chillis
7. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200 C for 10 minutes till cheese is melted.
8. Serve warm from the oven.