Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon powdered clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 large onion (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, chips
  • 140 g pasta (I used somen)
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, chunk-style (defrosted)
  • 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna (drained)
  • 1 tablespoon black olives (sliced)

Method

  • Start boiling somen water according to directions on package.
  • Thoroughly mix cumin, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, coriander, cinnamon, clove, lemon peel, parsley, and 2 tablespoons olive oil; set aside.
  • Saute onion in 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-low heat.
  • Add almond chips, garlic paste, rosemary, mixed veggies, tuna, olives, and 1 teaspoon white pepper.
  • Cook for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place somen in boiling water.
  • After cooked (about 2 - 3 minutes), strain and toss with spice and oil mixture.
  • Plate and top with tuna mixture.