Ingredients

  • 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)
  • Spice Mix (use 1 1/2 Tablespoons)
  • 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

Method

  • 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.