{"id":"recipe_3e3b5dfbee","slug":"makai-ka-shorba-indian-corn-soup","title":"Makai ka Shorba (Indian Corn Soup)","description":"A comforting and aromatic Indian-style sweet corn soup infused with ginger, green chilies, and tempered with cumin. 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Keep the remaining 0.5 cups of kernels aside.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place 1.5 cups of corn kernels","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Heat butter or oil in a deep pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat butter or oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the grated ginger and slit green chili. Sauté for 30-40 seconds until fragrant.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the grated ginger and slit green chili","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the reserved whole corn kernels and the corn paste to the pot. Sauté for 2 minutes to cook out the raw smell of the corn.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the reserved whole corn kernels and the corn paste","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour in 3 cups of water or vegetable stock. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the soup thickens slightly.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in 3 cups of water or vegetable stock","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Stir in the heavy cream or milk if using. Cook for another 1-2 minutes on low heat. Do not let it boil vigorously after adding cream.","group":"Finishing","title":"Stir in the heavy cream or milk if","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Turn off the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro. Serve hot.","group":"Finishing","title":"Turn off the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Using fresh corn on the cob provides the best flavor, but frozen kernels work well too. If you prefer a completely smooth texture, strain the soup after simmering and before adding the cream.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Blender","Deep pot","Spatula"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"liter","note":"Yields approximately 4 bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The corn paste can be prepared a day in advance. Store in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover shorba in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stovetop. 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