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Chicken Shorba

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How To Make Chicken Shorba At Home – Flavourful, Light and Nourishing
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How To Make
Chicken Shorba
At Home – Flavourful, Light and Nourishing

55 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
19
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
If you’re in the mood for something warm, light, and bursting with flavor, chicken shorba is the perfect choice. This desi chicken soup is believed to have originated in the Middle East, and has gained popularity throughout India. Unlike those heavy curries, chicken shorba offers a soul-soothing broth filled with aromatic spices, tender chicken, and fresh herbs. It’s a beloved dish in North India, especially in winters as it is comforting and soothing. It’s a versatile dish that is served as a cosy starter, a side, or even as part of the main course.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 large, slicedOnion, To grind
½ inch pieceGinger
7 clovesGarlic
1 tspCumin seeds
½ cup packedCoriander leaves
½ tspBlack peppercorns
500 gChicken pieces (with bones preferred), To cook
1 tbspGhee
2Cloves
2Cardamom
½ inchCinnamon stick
1Bay leaf
½ tspTurmeric powder
2, slitGreen chili
½ Onion, finely chopped
to tasteSalt
3- 4 cupsWater
to garnishFresh coriander leaves
to garnishLime

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Make the paste

  • Take all the ingredients that are listed under the grind list such as onion, coriander leaves, ginger, garlic, cumin seeds and peppercorns.

  • Make a smooth paste out of it and keep it aside.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Heat the base

  • Heat ghee in a deep pan or pot. 

  • Add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaf. Let them crackle for a few seconds.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Sauté aromatics

  • Add sliced onions and sauté until onions turn golden brown.

  • Add the ground paste and saute for a minute.

  • Next, add turmeric powder, green chillies and saute for another minute.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Add chicken

  • Slide in the chicken pieces and sauté well, coating them with the masala. 

  • This step enhances the flavour.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Simmer the shorba

  • Pour in water, add salt, and bring to a boil. 

  • Lower the flame, cover, and let it simmer for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the broth is aromatic.

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Final touch

Before serving sprinkle fresh coriander leaves and squeeze in some lime.

Step 1
Step 1: Make the paste
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Heat the base
2 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Sauté aromatics
6-7 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Add chicken
5 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Simmer the shorba
30 Minutes
Step 6
Step 6: Final touch
2 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve hot chicken shorba in deep soup bowls. Place a wedge of lemon on the side for a fresh squeeze before sipping.

 

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair this with jeera rice, or roti for a fuller meal and a glass of buttermilk to balance the warmth of the spices.

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and a light sprinkle of black pepper. For extra richness, drizzle a few drops of ghee on top before serving.

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