Description
This Gnocchi Masala blends Italian comfort food with Indian spices, combining soft potato gnocchi with a rich, creamy tomato masala sauce infused with garlic, garam masala, kasuri methi, and cardamom for a flavorful fusion meal.
Ingredients
500 g potato gnocchi
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
4–5 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/2 tsp garam masala (plus extra for garnish)
1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 tsp kasuri methi, divided
1 tsp sugar
4 tbsp heavy cream (60 ml)
1 tbsp sour cream (15 ml)
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp green cardamom powder
2 tbsp water (or as needed)
1/4–1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil gnocchi according to package instructions until they float, about 3 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup cooking water.
- In a large pan, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and onion; cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add chopped red pepper and salt, cooking for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in garam masala and Kashmiri chili powder; cook 30 seconds to bloom spices.
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and 2 tsp kasuri methi. Stir well and cook until sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream and sour cream, followed by white pepper, black pepper, and cardamom powder. Simmer 2 minutes.
- Add cooked gnocchi and toss to coat, adding 2 tbsp reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 tsp kasuri methi, red chili flakes, and an extra pinch of garam masala. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with naan or garlic bread.
Notes
Use coconut cream or cashew cream for a vegan alternative.
Add spinach, peas, or mushrooms for extra texture and nutrition.
Kashmiri chili adds color without much heat—adjust with red chili flakes if desired.
Homemade or fresh gnocchi works great, just cook until tender before adding.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of cream or water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion (Italian-Indian)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
