Thukpa

 

Thukpa is a Tibetan noodle soup, which originated in the eastern part of Tibet. This soup is a good source of protein and carbs. It’s fragrant, hearty and easy to prepare.

 

What you need:

• 1/2 cup cabbage 
• 1/2 cup carrot 
• 2 cups of boiled noodles

for chicken broth:

• Chicken or the bones
• 3 garlic
• 1 large onion
• salt

Boil the above ingredients for 45 minutes. Strain. Discard the bones and keep the chicken aside for garnishing. 

for the paste:

• 1 tomato
• 1 onion
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander 
• 3-4 garlic 
• ginger 
• 2 green chillies 
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Grind the above mentioned ingredients to form a paste. 

Method:

• Heat 2 teaspoons oil. Sauté the paste for 3 to 4 minutes. Add sliced carrot and cabbage. Add the chicken stock and salt. Boil.
• Arranging thukpa: place the noodles in a bowl. Add the prepared soup. Drizzle half teaspoon of soya sauce all over. Garnish with shredded chicken and spring onion.