{"id":"recipe_8875fc9e5d","slug":"palak-shorba","title":"Palak Shorba","description":"A nutritious and aromatic Indian spinach soup tempered with cumin, ginger, and garlic for a comforting appetizer.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g Fresh Spinach, washed and roughly chopped","name":"Spinach","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":8.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"roughly chopped","notes":"fresh","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":"medium sized","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"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":"1 teaspoon cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"whole","notes":"","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tablespoon butter or oil","name":"Oil","quantity":14,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"can use oil for vegan version","group":"Fats","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tablespoon gram flour (besan)","name":"Flour","quantity":8,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"used as thickener","group":"Thickener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"500ml vegetable stock or water","name":"Vegetable Stock","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2 1/8","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"water can be used as a substitute","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":"1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1 teaspoon lemon juice","name":"Lemon Juice","quantity":5,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"for tanginess","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat butter in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.","group":"Sautéing","title":"Heat butter in a heavy-bottomed pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Sautéing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add minced garlic, ginger, and chopped onions. Sauté until the onions turn translucent.","group":"Sautéing","title":"Add minced garlic, ginger, and chopped onions","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Sautéing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the gram flour (besan) and roast for 1 minute on low heat until fragrant.","group":"Thickening","title":"Stir in the gram flour","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Thickening"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Add the roughly chopped spinach and sauté for 2 minutes until wilted. Pour in the vegetable stock or water.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the roughly chopped spinach and sauté","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow it to cool slightly.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the mixture","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Blend the mixture into a smooth puree using an immersion blender or a standard blender.","group":"Blending","title":"Blend the mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Return the soup to the pot. Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Simmer for another 2 minutes. Adjust consistency with water if needed.","group":"Finishing","title":"Return the soup to the pot","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"You can add a splash of heavy cream at the end for a richer texture. Ensure you do not overcook the spinach to maintain its vibrant green color.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Pot","Blender","Spatula"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_calorie","high_protein"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":600,"unit":"ml","note":"Approximately two standard soup bowls"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup can be pureed and stored without the lemon juice. Add lemon juice and seasoning upon reheating."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop on medium heat, adding a little water if the soup has thickened too much."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_8875fc9e5d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=0e0f108c-7a8c-4a43-9487-8c4fa382a6f8","imageAlt":"Palak Shorba — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["spinach","soup","healthy","indian","shorba","vegetarian","low calorie"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Palak Shorba","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T18:26:18.208Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T18:26:18.208Z","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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