THUKPA| VEG NOODLE SOUP

Thukpa is one among the popular noodle soups in India. It is actually a Tibetan Noodle Soup and according to Wiki, “It originated in the eastern part of Tibet.  The dish became popular in Nepal, Nagaland, Bhutan, and the states of Sikkim, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India. It is also popular in the Ladakh region and the state of Himachal Pradesh.” 

INGREDIENTS 

- Veg Hakka noodles ( or any kind of noodles, I used rice noodles )

-Chopped Onion ( 1/4 cup )

-String Beans ( 5 to 6 )

-Carrot ( 1)

-Chopped Cabbage ( 1/4 cup )

-Spring onions ( 2 + for garnishing )

-Cilantro ( 2 tbsps )

-Sweet Chilli Sauce ( 3 tbsps )

-Garlic cloves ( 2 )

-Soy Sauce ( 2 tsps )

-Vegetable broth ( 4 cups )

-Dal Water ( 1 cup (Optional, regular water can be added instead) )

-Oil ( 2 tsps )

-cumin powder ( 1/2 tsp )

STEPS 

1) Cook the noodles as per instructions till an dante and set aside, and chop all the vegetables too.

2) Heat a pan and add oil, when the oil is hot add in the chopped onions and garlic.

3) Once the onion turns translucent, add the other chopped veggies (beans, carrots, cabbage, and green onions) and salt.

4) Mix them well and cook for a couple of minutes.

5) Now add the garam masala, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and mix well.

6) Add the dal water and vegetable broth. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.

7) After 5 minutes, add the chopped cilantro and mix well and simmer it again for 4 to 5 minutes.

8) Finally, add the cooked noodles and cumin powder. Mix them well and let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.

9) Check for salt and spice at this stage and adjust accordingly. (Instead of adding chili sauce, pepper powder can be added). Serve hot with green onion garnishing.

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There you go~ warm, delicious Thukpa ready to fill your tummy.

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