Thukpa

Thukpa is a Tibetan noodle soup, which originated in the eastern part of Tibet. Amdo thukpa (especially thenthuk) is a famous variant among Tibetan people and himalayan people of Nepal. The dish became popular in various parts of Nepal, Bhutan, and the states of Sikkim, Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India. It is also popular in the Ladakh region and the state of Himachal Pradesh. Even in Bhutan, it is also considered as a type of Porridge.[2] The food is widely available in these regions. The numerous varieties of thukpa in Tibetan tradition include:
 Thenthuk (): Hand-pulled noodle
 Gyathuk (): Chinese noodle
 Nepali ()
 Pathug (): Hand-rolled pinched noodle (like gnocchi)
 Drethug ()

Etymology
Thukpa has been described as a "generic Tibetan word for any soup or stew combined with noodles."

Nepalese thukpa
The Nepalese version of thukpa is much influenced by Indian tastes and therefore contains chili powder, masala (usually garam masala), which makes it hot and spicy with a dominant indian curry flavor.

Gallery

See also
 List of soups
 List of Tibetan dishes

External links
 types of thukpa along the Himalaya: from Laddakh to Arunachal Pradesh

References

2. Thukpa as a Porridge in Bhutan 

Category:Tibetan cuisine
Category:Nepalese cuisine
Category:Northeast Indian cuisine
Category:Noodle soups