MAC N CHEESE IN WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR WHITE SAUCE

Sometimes, plain is beautiful especially when it comes to cooking for kids! Here is a simple combination of macaroni and cheese, both of which are kiddie favourites, flavoured mildly with freshly ground pepper. A baked finish and a garnish of bread crumbs give Mac ‘n’ Cheese an au gratin feel.

INGREDIENTS :
1 1/4 cups cooked macaroni
1 cup grated processed cheese
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp plain  whole wheat flour
1 cup milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup boiled peas and carrots (optional)

INGREDIENTS:

1. Heat 1 tbsp of butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the whole wheat flour and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute while stirring continuously.
2. Add the milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
3. Add the salt, pepper and cheese, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
4. Add the macaroni, boiled and chopped Peas and carrots mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside.
5. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the bread crumbs, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till brown in colour. Keep aside.
6. Spread the macaroni in a baking dish and sprinkle the bread crumbs evenly over it.
7. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes or microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes.
8. Serve immediately.