Boil the pasta on medium-high heat for 10 minutes.
½ lb rigatoni pasta or you can use any pasta of your choice.
Strain the pasta using a strainer. Rinse with cold water and set aside. Add oil to the pasta to prevent it from sticking.
1 tbsp olive oil (after straining pasta)
In a pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.
1 tbsp olive oil (rest of cooking)
Add the onion and sauté it for 2-3 minutes until translucent
½ cup chopped onion
Then add the chicken and cook it for 5-7 minutes.
½ lb chicken breast or a thigh cut into bite-sized pieces.
After that, add all spices and seasonings (curry powder, Kashmiri chili powder, salt, black pepper, ginger, and garlic) to the skillet. Then cook for 2-3 minutes
1 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, ½ tsp ground turmeric, ¼ tsp black pepper, 2 cloves, minced, ½ tsp ginger powder or fresh ginger minced, ½ tsp salt (as per taste)
Add the diced tomatoes and cook them for 2-3 minutes. Add water, simmer, and thicken the sauce for 4 minutes. Put the lid on while cooking.
1 cup chopped tomatoes, 1½ cup water
Add coconut milk and stir to combine.
1 cup coconut milk
Next add the boiled pasta. Combine well to coat the pasta with the sauce and let it cook for 5 minutes on medium-high heat.
Finally, garnish with chopped cilantro and the pasta is ready to serve.
¼ cup chopped cilantro