How long does Rasam Thukpa take?

1 hour 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Rasam Thukpa serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Rasam Thukpa spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Rasam Thukpa?

500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 120 grams Noodles, 1 Star Anise, 4 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 Carrot, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Rasam Thukpa?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Rasam Thukpa?

About 628 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Rasam Thukpa

Name: Rasam Thukpa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 tsp Oil; 12 cloves Garlic; 2 inch Ginger; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 Star Anise; 2 tsp Coriander Seeds; 4 Dry Red Chilli; 2 Onion, Slices; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 Carrot, Slices; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut; 3 Tomato, Diced; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 2 tbsp Coriander Stems, Finely Chopped; 7 cup Water; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Roasted Peanuts, Crushed; 3 tbsp Red Chilli Flakes; 1 tbsp White Sesame Seeds; 1½ tsp Salt; 6 cloves Garlic, Slices; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 6 tbsp Peanut Oil; 120 grams Noodles

90 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 75 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Rasam, Noodles Soup · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Noodles & Pasta Soups & Salads High protein Dairy-free

Rasam thukpa is a noodle soup with chicken simmered in a tomato, pepper, cumin and coriander stem broth. Mild, serves 4, about 90 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

24 items

4 people

Oil2 tsp
Garlic12 cloves
Ginger2 inch
Cumin1 tsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Star Anise1
Coriander Seeds2 tsp
Dry Red Chilli4
Onion, Slices2
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Carrot, Slices1
Green Chilli, Slit2
Chicken Curry Cut500 grams
Tomato, Diced3
Salt3½ tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Coriander Stems, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Water7 cup
Roasted Peanuts, Crushed2 tbsp
Red Chilli Flakes3 tbsp
White Sesame Seeds1 tbsp
Garlic, Slices6 cloves
Peanut Oil6 tbsp
Noodles120 grams

Contains: groundnut, wheat, sesame.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	628kcal	2512kcal
Protein	34g	137g
Carbohydrate	46g	183g
Fat	36g	144g
Fibre	7.9g	32g
Sugar	6.3g	25g

Cookd masalas for chicken curry cut

Method

1
In a large stock pot add the oil. Once hot, add the garlic and ginger. Let it sear on a medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until lightly golden.
OilGarlicGinger
2
Then add the whole spices and dry red chilli and toast for 1 minute.
CuminBlack PeppercornsStar AniseCoriander SeedsDry Red Chilli
3
Once fragrant, add the onions and curry leaves and saute for 5-6 minutes or until they become lightly golden brown. Add the carrots, green chilli and chicken. Saute the chicken on a high heat for 5 minutes or until the chicken starts to brown.
OnionCurry leavesCarrotGreen ChilliChicken Curry Cut
4
Just as the chicken starts to stick to the bottom of the pan, add the tomatoes. This will start to deglaze the pan. Add hing and coriander stems. Just as the bottom of the pot starts to turn deeply golden, pour in the water and scrape the bottom of the pan. Bring the water to a simmer, and simmer it for 60 minutes on a low heat.
TomatoSaltAsafoetidaCoriander StemsWaterSalt
5
Add all the ingredients required (except for the oil) for the chilli oil into a heat safe bowl. Heat up the oil until it just starts to smoke and immediately pour it over the bowl containing the ingredients. Let it steep until the oil has fully cooled down.
Roasted PeanutsRed Chilli FlakesWhite Sesame SeedsSaltGarlicCurry leavesPeanut Oil
6
Cook the noodles according to package directions.
Noodles
7
Once finished simmering, strain the broth, reserving both the solids and the broth. Shred the chicken while it's still hot.
8
To plate, add the noodles to the centre of the bowl and gently pour in the broth. Add all the garnishes along with the shredded chicken in a decorative pattern Serve Hot!

Before you start

How long does Rasam Thukpa take?: 1 hour 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Rasam Thukpa serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Rasam Thukpa vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Rasam Thukpa spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Rasam Thukpa?: 500 grams Chicken Curry Cut, 120 grams Noodles, 1 Star Anise, 4 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 Carrot, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Rasam Thukpa?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Rasam Thukpa?: About 628 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.