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chicken soup recipe indian

Chicken Soup Recipe Indian

This Indian-style chicken soup is not just food; it's a healing tradition. It uses bone-in chicken, aromatic spices, and old cooking methods to create a warm, flavorful dish that has both healing and cultural significance. This spicy chicken soup is full of ingredients like ginger, garlic, and peppercorns, making it a remedy for the body and soul.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 servings
Calories 341 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gms bone-in chicken
  • Fresh curry leaves
  • Cumin seeds
  • Red chillies
  • Red chilli powder
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken stock
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat sesame oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Sauté finely chopped onions until golden brown.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Incorporate chopped tomatoes and spices.
  • Add the cooked chicken pieces.
  • Add water and pressure cook for one whistle. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Wait until the pressure goes down naturally.
  • Finish by adding chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of red chillies and red chilli powder.
  • For a thicker soup, reduce the amount of liquid. For a thinner soup, add more broth.
  • The soup can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. It can also be frozen for later use.
  • Serve the soup with steamed basmati rice, naan bread, or papadums for a complete meal.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of yogurt for extra tang and flavor.
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