{"id":"recipe_41df6fc111","slug":"tomato-shorba","title":"Tomato Shorba","description":"A classic Indian tomato soup that is light, aromatic, and far more fragrant than a traditional cream-based soup. It features a perfect balance of ginger, garlic, and tempered cumin seeds.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped","name":"Tomato","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"chopped","notes":"ripe, red","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tbsp Ghee or oil","name":"Oil","quantity":15,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"can use vegetable oil for vegan option","group":"tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tsp cumin seeds","name":"Cumin Seeds","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1","usUnit":"tsp","form":"seeds","notes":"","group":"tempering","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 cloves garlic, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 inch ginger, grated","name":"Ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"grated","notes":"1 inch piece","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 green chili, slit","name":"Green chili","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"slit","notes":"adjust for heat","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/4 cup coriander stems, chopped","name":"Coriander","quantity":20,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"chopped stems","notes":"fresh","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"3 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":750,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"3","usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"base","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 tsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":2.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"","notes":"to balance acidity","group":"seasoning","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat ghee in a large pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chili. Sauté for 1 minute until the raw smell of garlic disappears.","group":"Preparation","title":"Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chili","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the chopped tomatoes, coriander stems, and a pinch of salt. Cook on medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes become soft and mushy.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the chopped tomatoes, coriander stems, and a pinch of salt","timerMinutes":7,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour in the water","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the pot from the heat. Discard the green chili if you prefer a milder soup. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or let it cool slightly and blend in batches. Strain the soup through a sieve into a clean pot to remove tomato skins and seeds.","group":"Finishing","title":"Remove the pot from the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Reheat the strained shorba. Stir in sugar and adjust salt as needed. Serve hot garnished with fresh coriander leaves.","group":"Finishing","title":"Reheat the strained shorba","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Shorba is meant to be thin and broth-like. For the best flavor, use ripe, red tomatoes and don't skip the fresh coriander stems.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Large pot","Immersion blender","Fine mesh sieve"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_fat"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"serving","note":"Approx 250ml per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The soup can be prepared and strained up to a day in advance. Reheat thoroughly before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop until simmering."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_41df6fc111%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e5d14b26-dca6-4f0d-8726-d969eb5b5383","imageAlt":"Tomato Shorba — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tomato","soup","indian","shorba","light","healthy","spicy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Tomato Shorba","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T18:24:14.962Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T18:24:14.962Z","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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