Street Style Chicken Yakhni Soup Recipe - Chicken Soup Road side

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a vegetarian option, while chicken thighs are more affordable than whole chicken.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley is a healthier alternative, while dried herbs are often cheaper.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat and add sweetness, while jalapeños are more economical.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic some flavor notes of bay leaves.

Introduce the recipe and explain the freshness of ingredients.

Grind 1 1/2 tablespoons of black pepper and 2 tablespoons of cumin seeds.

Heat 4-5 tablespoons of oil in a pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste to the oil and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add the chicken pieces and mix well with the ginger garlic paste.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of turmeric, 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper, and 1/2 tablespoon of cumin seeds to the chicken.

Cook the chicken for a few minutes until the spices are fragrant.

Pour in 2 cups of water and cover the pot, cooking for 15-20 minutes.

After cooking, transfer the chicken to a pressure cooker and add more water (3-4 liters) as needed.

Add 1 tablespoon of salt, 1/2 tablespoon of chicken powder, and additional spices to taste.

Simmer the soup for 20-30 minutes.

Remove the chicken bones and shred the meat into pieces.

Optionally, thicken the soup with 2-3 tablespoons of cornflour mixed with water.

Whisk 3 egg whites and slowly add them to the soup while stirring gently.

Add chili sauce, soy sauce, and vinegar to taste.

Serve the soup hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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