Chicken · Soup
Chicken Alani Soup
Home-style Chicken Alani Soup: a clear chicken stock with ginger, garlic, and pepper. Light enough to open a Maharashtrian meal. Served at Hind Bhuvan in Wakad, Pune.
- Total
- 55 min
- Servings
- 4
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 45 min
Ingredients
Chicken bones and pieces500g
Onion1 medium, roughly chopped
Ginger1 inch, sliced
Garlic cloves4, crushed
Black peppercorns1 tsp
Bay leaves2
Cumin seeds0.5 tsp
Turmeric powder0.25 tsp
Saltto taste
Water5-6 cups
Fresh coriander leaves2 tbsp, chopped
Lemon juice1-2 tbsp
Method
- 01
Simmer chicken, onion, ginger, garlic, and spices in water for 40–45 minutes (or pressure-cook 3–4 whistles).
- 02
Strain for a clear broth. Add shredded meat back if you like. Season and serve with lemon and coriander.
Tips
Keep the boil gentle so the soup stays clear.
Chicken Alani Soup opens many of our thalis and Maharaja thalis in Wakad.
FAQ
- What is Chicken Alani Soup?
- A clear chicken stock with spices: light, not creamy. Hind Bhuvan serves it in Wakad as a starter and in Maharaja thalis.
- What is the difference between Kala and Lal masala?
- Kala masala is Khandeshi: roasted whole spices ground dark and smoky. Lal masala is from Satara and Kolhapur: red, hot, and often eaten with tambada and pandhra rassa. At Hind Bhuvan in Wakad we roast both in-house.
- Where can I eat Chicken Alani Soup in Wakad, Pune?
- Hind Bhuvan serves it at Shankar Kalat Nagar, Wakad, near NKGSB Bank. Open daily 12:30 PM – 11:30 PM. Call +91 89563 05494 or see the menu on hindbhuvan.com.
Taste this at Hind Bhuvan, Wakad
Chicken Alani Soup is on our menu in Wakad. Call to reserve, or see the menu first.
