How To Make Dao Dao A Noodle Soup From Gilgit Baltistan

The current spell of extreme winters in Pakistan ask for delicious and warming foods to enjoy the cold season and soak in the calmness it brings with it. The centuries old traditional dish from Hunza Gilgit Baltistan the noodle soup locally called ‘DAO DAO’ or Dawdoo is the perfect delicious feast for you to enjoy in the chilling winters. The healthy and completely organic recipe is a must try. Here is the modern recipe with an authentic traditional taste for you to make and enjoy with your family.

Ingredients:

• Mince chicken or beef  500grams

• Onion 1 medium sized (chopped)

• Mix vegetables (carrots, potatoes, spinach) 1 cup

• Crushed black pepper 1tbsp

• 2 tbs oil

• Tomatoes 2 medium sized

• Cumin seeds 1 tbsp

• Coriender poweder 1 tbsp 

• Red chilli powder ½ tbsp

• Fenugreek leaves 1 tbsp

• Water or broth 9-10 cups

• Whole wheat flour dough

• Salt to taste

• Turmeric powder ¼ tbsp

• Ginger Garlic paste 2 tbsp
  
  Directions:

Prepare the Meat: 

Heat oil in large pot, Add cumin seeds let them sizzle for few seconds.
Add the onions in the oil until light golden.
Then add ginger and garlic paste to it.
Add chicken or beef and cook.
Add the tomatoes and the above-mentioned spices and cook for 4-5 minutes. Now add water to the pan and boil it on high flame. Cover partially and let the soup cook for 15 mins on low flame.
Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil separates. 

Prepare Noodles: 

Flatten the wheat flour dough using the pin roll.
Roll it into the thin sheet using as much as dry flour and cut the flattened dough in long strips to make the noodles and mix it with dry flour so they don’t stick with each other. 

Prepare the soup: 

Add water or broth in pot and bring it to boil.
Add mix vegetables and green chillies
Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer until the meat and vegetables are tender.

Add the Noodles:
Gently add prepared noodles to the soup
Cook for additional 5-7 minutes or cook until the noodles are cooked through. 

Serve: 

Adjust the seasoning as needed
Serve hot and enjoy.