VEGETABLE THUKPA

Vegetable Thukpa image

Provided by Janin (MamiJ) Sayun

Categories Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb tibetan noodles or spaghetti
2 c assorted vegetables (cauliflower, carrots, green beans, mustard greens, potatoes)
1 bunch spinach, washed and cut into pieces
1 c onion, chopped
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1 Tbsp ginger, minced
1/2 tsp teaspoon turmeric
3 red chilies, julienned
1 bay leaf
1 c tomatoes, chopped
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp lime juice
4 c vegetable broth or water
2 Tbsp cooking oil
salt and pepper
chopped cilantro for garnish

Steps:

1. Cook noodles in boiling salted water until slightly undercooked. Drain and rinse.
2. In a saucepan heat the two tablespoons of cooking oil. Add onions, fry until light brown. Add turmeric, garlic, ginger, and chilies. Stir well for a minute or so.
3. Add the assorted vegetables and stir-fry well, about five minutes.
4. Add tomatoes, soy sauce, broth or water, bay leaf, salt and pepper and cook until vegetables are tender.
5. Add spinach, and cook for a coupe minutes, until spinach is wilted. Add the noodles and serve garnished with cilantro.