NAUGHTY CURRY PASTA SALAD

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Provided by Courtney-Clove

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups rotini pasta
1 1/3 cups light Italian dressing, plus more as needed
2 cups broccoli florets
3 green onions, minced
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1/3 cup carrot, chopped
salt
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
chili flakes (optional)
1/4 cup cumin seed
1/4 cup coriander seed
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
2 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder

Steps:

Dry roast the Spice Mix spices, except for the ginger powder and the paprika. Whizz it to a powder in your coffee grinder, then mix in the ginger powder and paprika. Set aside.
Cook the pasta until it is done but still somewhat firm. Rinse with cold water.
Combine the pasta with the vegetables in a large bowl. Stir in the salad dressing. Add salt and 1 1/2 Tb of the spice mix.
In a small skillet, heat a dab of oil until it is sizzle-hot. Add the black mustard seeds. As soon as they have quit popping, dump them in the pasta bowl.
Mix everything together. Cover and refrigerate. It's best to let it chill at least an hour before chow time, if you can stand it.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.6, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 644.2, Carbohydrate 76.5, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 14.9