Thukpa Recipe - Veg Noodle Soup in Nepali - Sikkim Style - CookingShooking

meat

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while chicken is often less expensive.

noodles

🥗Healthier: whole grain noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Whole grain noodles add fiber, while rice noodles are often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil.

Add salt to taste and the noodles, cooking according to package instructions.

In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté the chopped ginger and sliced onion until fragrant.

Add the sliced cabbage and carrot to the pan and cook until slightly softened.

Stir in the chopped tomato, momo chutney, ginger garlic paste, and MSG, mixing well.

Add the garam masala, haldi, pepper, soya sauce, and Hakka masala to the mixture.

Pour in the stock and let it simmer for a few minutes.

Finally, add the cooked noodles to the soup and mix well.

Garnish with coriander stems and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

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