Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese was one of my favourite dishes when I was a kid, and it is a favourite with my kids too. It is an easy one to make too, which means I end up making it pretty often when the maid is not around.

 
Cook 250 gms macaroni following the instructions on the packet. Drain and keep aside.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a kadhai. Add 1 garlic pots, and 1/2 small onion (both chopped fine), and saute till the onion turns transparent. Add 1 medium tomatoe chopped into small bits, and cook on low with a cover on, till the tomatoes turn mushy. Add red chilli powder, salt and sugar to taste, and take off the fire. Bash it a bit to get a smooth consistency. Keep aside.
Make a smooth paste of 3 tbsp cornflour and water, keep aside.
Grate cheese,LOTS, and keep aside.
Heat 2 1/2 cups of milk, add the cornflour paste with constant stirring ensuring that no lumps are formed. Bring to boil, reduce the flame to low, add the tomato paste, and salt pepper to taste, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the grated cheese, and turn off the flame.

Steam 100 gms American corn and keep aside.

Grease a baking dish. Arrange the macaroni and corn in layers, and pour the sauce over it. Grate cheese on top, cover with a cling foil, and bake in oven at 200 for 5 mins (or in the microwave for 90 seconds).

Add chilli flakes and oregano before serving.