{"id":"recipe_40ae5a5fb5","slug":"mutton-shorba","title":"Mutton Shorba","description":"A light and aromatic Indian lamb soup made with bone-in mutton, slow-cooked with whole spices for a deep, nourishing flavor.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g bone-in mutton, cut into pieces","name":"Mutton","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"cut into pieces","notes":"bone-in for better flavor","group":"Main","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 medium onions, finely sliced","name":"Onion","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely sliced","notes":"medium","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":"approx. 1 inch","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 tbsp ghee or oil","name":"Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"oil can be used as a substitute","group":"Fats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1.5 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":1.5,"unit":"l","usQuantity":"6 1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 bay leaf, 2 cloves, 2 green cardamoms, 1 inch cinnamon stick","name":"Bay Leaf","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"whole","notes":"bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1/2 tsp turmeric powder","name":"Turmeric","quantity":2.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"freshly ground","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Fresh coriander and lemon wedges for garnish","name":"Coriander","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"fresh","notes":"for garnish","group":"Garnish","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the whole spices (bay leaf, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon) and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat ghee in a pressure cooker or a heavy-bottomed pot","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn light golden brown.","group":"Sautéing","title":"Add the sliced onions and sauté","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Sautéing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the mutton pieces, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté the mutton on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until the meat is browned on all sides.","group":"Sautéing","title":"Add the mutton pieces, minced garlic, and grated ginger","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Sautéing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the turmeric powder, black pepper, and salt. Pour in the water and mix well.","group":"Cooking","title":"Stir in the turmeric powder, black pepper, and salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 4-5 whistles or until the mutton is tender and falling off the bone. If using a pot, cover and simmer on low heat for 90 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Close the pressure cooker lid","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Once the pressure releases naturally, open the lid. Garnish with fresh coriander and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve hot.","group":"Serving","title":"Once the pressure releases naturally, open the lid","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Using bone-in meat is essential for a rich shorba as the marrow adds depth to the broth. If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can simmer it in a heavy-bottomed pot for about 1.5 to 2 hours.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Indian"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["pressureCook","simmer"],"equipment":["pressure cooker or heavy pot","knife","cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1.5,"unit":"l","note":"Approximate total volume of soup"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth flavors develop more if made a day in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop until boiling."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_40ae5a5fb5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=8c32d8cd-bec3-4b50-9012-a6168334381a","imageAlt":"Mutton Shorba — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["mutton","lamb","shorba","indian soup","healthy","high protein"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Mutton Shorba","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T18:29:01.469Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T18:29:01.469Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_758c4d0ae6","slug":"indian-vegetable-soup","title":"Indian Vegetable Soup","description":"A comforting, aromatic, and nutritious Indian-style vegetable soup (Shorba) flavored with warm spices and ginger.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","low_fat","low_sodium"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_758c4d0ae6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c15e44c7-59cf-4f8d-bbdc-0f5c11a6d65d","imageAlt":"Indian Vegetable Soup — recipe cover","tags":["healthy","vegetable soup","indian cuisine","low calorie","vegan"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":5},{"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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