{"id":"recipe_2f3fe1e4c9","slug":"mushroom-shorba","title":"Mushroom Shorba","description":"A fragrant and light Indian-style mushroom soup infused with aromatic spices like cumin and black pepper, finished with a touch of fresh coriander.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":35,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g button mushrooms, sliced","name":"Button mushrooms","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"button or cremini mushrooms","group":"main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 medium onion, finely chopped","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely chopped","notes":"red or yellow onion","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"4 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 inch ginger, grated","name":"Ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"grated","notes":"1 inch piece","group":"aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"15g ghee or butter","name":"Butter","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"can substitute with butter","group":"fats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tsp cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"seeds","notes":"","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"freshly ground preferred","group":"spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"750ml vegetable stock or water","name":"Vegetable Stock","quantity":750,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"or water","group":"liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Fresh coriander leaves for garnish","name":"Coriander Leaves","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"fresh leaves","group":"garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the ghee or butter in a deep pot over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until fragrant.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat the ghee or butter","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until the raw smell disappears.","group":"Sauté","title":"Add the finely chopped onion and sauté","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the sliced mushrooms to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to turn slightly brown.","group":"Sauté","title":"Add the sliced mushrooms","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Sauté"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the vegetable stock (or water) and add salt and ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.","group":"Simmer","title":"Pour in the vegetable stock","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the shorba simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.","group":"Simmer","title":"Reduce the heat to low","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Simmer"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot. For a thicker consistency, you can pulse a ladle of the soup in a blender and stir it back in before serving.","group":"Serving","title":"Garnish with fresh coriander leaves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Shorba is traditionally a thin, broth-like soup in Indian cuisine. For a richer texture, you can blend a small portion of the cooked mushrooms and add them back to the pot.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["saute","simmer","boil"],"equipment":["deep pot","wooden spoon","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["vegetarian","low_carb","gluten_free","low_fat"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"liter","note":"Approximate total volume"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup can be made ahead and reheated. The flavor often improves after sitting for a few hours."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop until simmering."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2f3fe1e4c9%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=83df6771-ce41-490f-9d8e-0de04c994f4a","imageAlt":"Mushroom Shorba — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["mushroom","shorba","indian soup","healthy","light","vegetarian"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Mushroom Shorba","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T18:27:38.972Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T18:27:38.972Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e97296ffc2","slug":"bhelpuri","title":"Bhelpuri","description":"A classic Mumbai street food snack made with puffed rice, crunchy sev, fresh vegetables, and tangy chutneys. 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