Description
Inspired by the piquancy of Indian and Thai cuisines, here’s a simple curried noodle soup recipe!
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Ingredients
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 cup light Coconut Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1 teaspoon minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated Ginger
- 2 finely chopped Green Chili
- 1 Onion (or Green Onion), finely chopped
- 1 cup mixed vegetables like corn, carrots, peas, bell peppers etc. (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Curry Powder or Garam Masala (or any spice mix of your choice)
- 2 teaspoons Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 pound Soba Noodles (or any type you prefer)
- 1 Tablespoon Coriander leaves (cilantro), for garnish
Instructions
- Slit tomatoes roughly and boil until the skin peels off (blanching)
- Once cool, remove the peel, grind to a smooth paste, and set aside
- In a pan, heat the oil. Add garlic, ginger, and chili. Fry for a minute
- Add the onions and fry for a minute
- Add the corn, carrots (and other veggies). Fry for 2-3 minutes until the veggies develop some color
- Add the tomato paste and 1 cup of water
- Add cumin powder, curry powder or garam masala (or your choice of spices), and salt
- Mix well; boil for 5-6 minutes (until the raw smell of spices disappear)
- Add coconut milk, noodles and mix well
- Boil for 5-6 minutes or until noodles are cooked through to your preference
- Adjust for seasoning, if required
- Garnish with chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves
- Serve hot
Notes
- You can also use leftover cooked noodles or pasta in this recipe. Add it to the base and mix. Just boil till entire soup is heated through. (Risk: watch out for boiling too long and overcooking the noodles)