How to Make Vegetable Thukpa - A Step-by-Step Guide

Vegetable Thukpa is a delicious and hearty Tibetan noodle soup that is loaded with a variety of colorful vegetables and bold flavors. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly days and is sure to satisfy your cravings for a warm and filling meal.

Thukpa is a popular dish in Tibet, Nepal, and Bhutan, and has gained popularity all over the world for its simple yet flavorful ingredients. This recipe features a rich and aromatic broth that is the perfect base for the tender noodles and v...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons mustard oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 green chile peppers, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes
  • ½ cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ajwain
  • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (6 ounce) package fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain, rinse, and drain again. Set aside.
  • While egg noodles cook, heat mustard oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; fry until light brown, about 5 minutes. Add chiles, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, cumin, and turmeric; saute for 1 minute. Add bell pepper and mushrooms and stir-fry for 6 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes, yogurt, ajwain, soy sauce, bay leaf, salt, and pepper and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add egg noodles and simmer for 3 more minutes; stir in spinach, cook for 1 or 2 more minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    396 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 411mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 89mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 679mg