Download Bhavna's Kitchen apps for Android, iPhone and iPadMore recipes at http://www.bhavnaskitchen.comLike me on FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/superveggiedelightTwit with me on TWITTER http://www.twitter.com/bhavnaskitchenhttp://www.indianrecipevideo.comhttp://www.veggierecipevideos.comIngredients Olive oil 2 Tablespoon Red onions 1⁄2 Medium, cut lengthwise Ginger 1⁄2 Tablespoon, minced Garlic 1⁄2 Tablespoon, minced Red bell pepper 1⁄4 Medium, cut lengthwise Green bell pepper 1⁄4 Medium, cut lengthwise Carrots 1 Medium, cut lengthwise in 2-inch pieces Mushrooms 4 Medium, sliced (Stems removed) Vinegar 1 Teaspoon Salt To Taste Cabbage 1⁄4 Medium, cut lengthwise Tofu 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), cubed (Extra firm tofu used) Corn starch 2 Tablespoon (Dissolved in a little water)FOR THE SOUP BASE Vegetable stock 3 Cup (48 tbs) Water 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Use as needed) Instant noodles 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (Any noodles of your choice can be used) Chili sauce To Taste Soy sauce 1 Tablespoon Stir fry sauce 1 Tablespoon Salt To TasteFOR THE GARNISH Spring onions 2 Tablespoon, choppedDirectionsGETTING READY 1. In a bowl dissolve the corn starch with a little water and set aside. MAKING 2. In a pot, add the vegetable stock along with water as required and bring it to a boil. 3. Then add the noodles into the boiling broth. Also add chili sauce, soy sauce and stir fry sauce. Stir well for a minute or so and keep it uncovered for the noodles to cook adding some salt to taste. 4. Meanwhile take a frying pan, heat it with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil, add the onions, minced ginger and garlic, some salt to taste, bell peppers, carrots and mushrooms. Saute on a high heat. 5. Add the vinegar and the cabbage and stir well for just about a couple of minutes on high heat to keep the vegetables crunchy. Turn off the heat and set aside. 6. Add the corn starch dissolved in water into the simmering broth and stir well bringing it to a boil. 7. Add the cubed tofu and a little more water if required. Stir and simmer for a couple of minutes more. 8. Add the stir fried vegetables and turn off the heat. SERVING 9. Serve the hot and sour soup immediately garnished with chopped spring onions. NOTE The tofu can be stir fried and added or can also be added as it is.
