Authentic Sikkimese Chhurpi Soup with Warm Tingmo Bread
Experience the comforting flavors of the Himalayas with this traditional Sikkimese fermented cheese soup, perfectly paired with fluffy, steamed Tibetan bread.
40min
Total Time
4
Servings
Sikkimese
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat mustard oil in a heavy-bottomed pan until smoking point, then let it cool slightly.
2
Sauté the sliced onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger until fragrant and golden.
3
Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies, cooking until the tomatoes turn soft and pulpy.
4
Stir in the turmeric powder and salt, mixing well with the base.
5
Add the Chhurpi cheese pieces and pour in three cups of warm water, stirring gently.
6
Simmer the soup on low heat for about 15 minutes until the cheese softens and flavors meld.
7
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot alongside warm, fluffy Tingmo bread.
Ingredients
200g traditional Chhurpi cheese, cubed or crumbled
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 large onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
2 green chilies, slit
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons mustard oil
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Salt to taste
4 pieces warm Tingmo bread
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.