Alia Bhatt shares her ‘first attempt at favourite food’ with mother Soni Razdan

Flour: 2 tablespoons

Butter: 25 gm

Grated cheddar cheese: 90 gm

Pasta: 90gm

Salt to taste

Nutmeg: a pinch

Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

Method:

Flanked by Razdan, Bhatt first boiled water with a pinch of salt before adding uncooked pasta. As the pasta cooked for eight to 10 minutes, the mother-daughter duo got started on the white sauce.

In a separate pot, they added a bit of olive oil before melting the butter to prevent it from burning. Next, they stirred in the flour, ensuring it didn’t form clumps. Once the mixture thickened, they poured in the milk. Razdan then took over, whisking quickly to emulsify all the ingredients. They continued stirring until the sauce started bubbling, signalling that it was nearly ready.

By this time, the pasta was done. After draining it, they reserved some pasta water to adjust the sauce’s consistency later.

Next, they added grated cheddar cheese and salt to the sauce, stirring until the cheese melted completely. Razdan then sprinkled in a pinch of nutmeg, while Bhatt crushed some black pepper for seasoning. Once the sauce reached the perfect texture, they mixed in the cooked pasta.

Transferring the mixture to a baking dish, Bhatt topped it with extra cheese before baking it for a few minutes until the top turned golden and bubbly. After letting it cool, the duo finally dug in—smiling with satisfaction at their homemade treat.