~ Spicy Indian Chicken Soup ~

[MysteRy]

Spicy Indian Chicken Soup









Ingredients:

1 whole chicken (approx 2 kgs, cut into pieces)
8 cups water
1 tbsp salt
2 medium onions cut into quartered slices
6 garlic cloves, crushed
½ cup fresh ginger, coarsely chopped + 3 thin slices
2 tsp vegetable oil
1¼ tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
6 whole canned/fresh tomatoes, peeled
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
1 serrano/green chilles, thinly sliced
Coriander leaves to garnish


Method:
In a large stockpot, bring chicken, water, and salt to a boil. Skim off any foam.
Add onions, garlic, and chopped ginger.
Reduce heat once it starts to boil. Simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
Remove the chicken breast and set aside and continue to simmer, partially covered.
Strain soup through a sieve after 30 minutes. Discard all solids except legs and thighs.
Once the chicken has cooled slightly, remove meat from bones and slice.
Heat oil in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook spices for about one minute or until mustard seeds start popping.
Stir in the whole tomatoes. Keep stirring for four minutes or until all liquid has evaporated.
Add reserved soup, chillies, and ginger slices. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Season with salt and stir the chicken back into the soup. Garnish with finely chopped tomatoes and coriander leaves.