Thukpa - Tibetan Noodle Soup Recipe | Easy Instant Pot Noodle Soup | Pothead 101

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.

Add 2 tbsp oil to a pot.

Add chopped garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.

Add sliced green chili and onion, stir it.

Add 1 cup boneless chicken and cook until done.

Add red bell pepper, sliced carrot, and shredded cabbage, and salt to taste.

Add 1 tsp garam masala and 2 tbsp soya milk.

Add ½ tsp red chili powder (if using) and chopped tomato.

Add 2 cups noodles and 4 cups water.

Close the lid, press the pressure cook button, and set time for 1 minute.

Quick release the pressure after 10 minutes of natural release.

Garnish with chopped scallion and cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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