Jhol momo soup

Its autumn here and chilly during mornings and evenings; so it is the perfect time to make our favourite dish, momo. I have shared how to make momo here before. Today I am sharing how to make Jhol (soup) achar for the momo for cold weather.

Ingredients

• 10 medium ripe tomatoes sliced
• 1 large red onion sliced
• 2 red dry chilli
• 60gm brown sesame seed
• 3 cloves of fresh garlic sliced
• 1 small bunch of fresh coriander chopped
• 1 chicken stock cube
• Salt to taste
• 2 teaspoon chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 3 table spoon oil
• 4 cup of Water
• Lemon juice (optional)

Procedure

• Roast the sesame seed in a pan and grind to make a powder and put aside.

• In a pan, heat the oil and fry the dry chilli, sliced garlic cloves and turmeric powder.
• Add the sliced onion and sauté until light brown.

• Add sliced tomatoes and fry it until the tomatoes are cooked and turns into thick paste.

• Now add chicken stock cube, fresh coriander, sesame powder, salt, chilli powder and fry for a few minutes.

• Add this paste into a blender, add a cup of water and blend until the paste is smooth.

• In a big bowl, pour the mixture from the blender and remaining 3 cups of water and mix until the soup is consistent.

• If you like the soup a bit sour, add juice of one lemon.

• Serve the soup with the hot momo. Enjoy!!!