Chhurpi Soup
Veg
Contains dairy
A traditional Sikkimese soup made with local chhurpi cheese, vegetables, and spices, offering a warming and hearty dish perfect for cold weather.
Cuisines
Sikkimese
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 100 grams | chhurpi (dried Himalayan cheese) |
| 1 tablespoon | butter |
| 1 cup | mixed vegetables (carrots, beans, peas) |
| 1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 inch | ginger, minced |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | black pepper powder |
| 4 cups | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| 2 tablespoons | coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Soak the chhurpi in warm water for about 15 minutes to soften it.
- 2 In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
- 3 Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot and sauté until the onion turns translucent.
- 4 Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 5 Add turmeric powder, black pepper powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 6 Pour in the water and bring it to a boil.
- 7 Once boiling, add the soaked chhurpi and reduce the heat to a simmer.
- 8 Let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chhurpi is soft and the flavors are well combined.
- 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving hot.
Tips
For added depth of flavor, you can also add a pinch of asafoetida when sautéing the onions.