02/09/2026
First, sauté chicken breast with onion, potatoes, carrots, and yam in olive oil until everything is lightly coated and fragrant.
On the side, take ¼–½ cup white rice, wash it well, and let it soak while you prepare the flavor base.
In a small bowl, mix:
• 1–2 tablespoons tomato paste
(1 for lighter color, 2 for deeper, richer flavor)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon curry
• ½ teaspoon fenugreek
• Garlic (fresh or powder)
• Optional jalapeño for extra heat
• ½ teaspoon tamarind paste
• ¼ cup freshly ground walnuts
Add this mixture directly into the pot with the chicken and vegetables. Stir well so everything is coated.
Add the soaked rice, cover with water, season with salt, and let the soup simmer for 20–30 minutes, until the rice is fully cooked and the soup thickens naturally.
Taste and adjust:
• More rice -thicker, heartier soup
• Less rice -lighter, more brothy soup
• Adjust paprika, garlic, or tamarind paste to taste
• The soup should be slightly sour, not too sour
Finish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
A new, home style Kharcho-inspired soup nourishing, grounding, and made with intuition.
Hava🌿
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