Noodle Nirvana: Thukpa - A Tibetan Delight!

Ingredients

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 mediumsized onion, finely chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 200g boneless chicken, thinly sliced (optional)
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cabbage, shredded
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 200g flat rice noodles or egg noodles
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1inch piece of ginger, grated
• 1 carrot, julienned
• Fresh lime wedges (for serving)