By Bornika Das
August 7, 2023
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With calm and cozy weather owing to the downpour all across the city, demands for a bowl of luscious broth. A nice broth that is infused with a blend of aromatic spices and fresh ingredients is perfect to comfort you this season. Take a look at some of the local broths of India:
It is the traditional soup hailing from the northern states which is made from tender lamb and goat trotters. It is simmered with aroatic spices.
It is a Tibetan-inspired noodle soup that has made its way through the northeastern states of India. Vegetables, meat (usually chicken or pork) and noodles is cooked in a flavourful broth.
This Anglo-Indian soup originated in Tamil Nadu is a fusion of Indian and British flavours. The recipe involves a delightful blend of lentils, vegetables, chicken, or mutton cooked with coconut milk and a distinct touch of curry spices.
This soup hails from the coastal regions of Maharashtra and Goa. Sol Kadi is a soothing and tangy broth. It is made from kokum fruit, and coconut milk, and infused with garlic, green chillies, and cumin.
Nihari is an iconic broth from Delhi. It is a slow-cooked concoction of tender meat, often lamb shank, enriched with spices like garam masala, ginger, and fennel seeds.
Hailing from the Kashmir Valley, Mutton Yakhni is a rich and aromatic broth made with tender mutton, yoghurt, and an array of fragrant spices like saffron, cardamom, and fennel.