Vegetarian Thukpa Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Vegetarian Thukpa Recipe, first get all the ingredients ready for the soup

Step 2: Add the wheat flour, a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl

Step 3: Add little water at a time to make a firm and smooth dough

Step 4: Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes

Step 5: Knead once again and divide the dough into 3 large portions

Step 6: Roll each portion into very thin rounds, tossing on flour to prevent it from sticking

Step 7: Cut the rolled portions into strips to make noodles and keep it aside

Step 8: The next step is to make the Thukpa in a single pot

Step 9: In a large saucepan, heat the mustard oil on medium heat

Step 10: Add the onions and garlic and saute until you can smell the aromas coming through and the onions are translucent

Step 11: Once the onions are translucent, add the chopped tomatoes and cook them on low to medium heat until they become soft and mushy

Step 12: Add the cumin powder, garam masala and pepper

Step 13: Give it a stir

Step 14: Add the chopped spinach and radish and saute for a couple of minutes until it gets combined into the masala

Step 15: Cover the pan and simmer for 2 to 4 minutes on low heat, until the radish and spinach get cooked through

Step 16: To this add 3 cups of water and bring the Thukpa to a brisk boil

Step 17: Once it comes to a brisk boil, add the cut wheat strips (paapes) into the boiling Thukpa

Step 18: Continue to boil the thukpa for 3 to 4 minutes

Step 19: You notice the wheat strips start rising to the top

Step 20: Finally add the salt and lemon juice to taste and give it a stir

Step 21: Turn off the heat

Step 22: Stir in the freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve it hot as a one dish meal for a quick weeknight dinner

Step 23: Serve the Vegetarian Thukpa Recipe hot along with Vegetarian Momo Recipe-Steamed Dumplings/A Street Food from the No for a relaxing Sunday Meal