{"id":"recipe_1140eb27b5","slug":"yakhni-shorba","title":"Yakhni Shorba","description":"A light yet deeply flavorful Kashmiri bone broth made with tender mutton, aromatic whole spices, and a velvety yogurt base.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":20},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g Mutton (bone-in pieces)","name":"Mutton","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"bone-in pieces","notes":"Goat meat preferred","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g plain Yogurt, whisked","name":"Yogurt","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.8,"usUnit":"cup","form":"whisked","notes":"Full fat","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 large Onion, sliced","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"large","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"5 Garlic cloves, smashed","name":"Garlic","quantity":5,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"clove","form":"smashed","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 inch Ginger, sliced","name":"Ginger","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cm","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"inch","form":"sliced","notes":"fresh","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp Fennel powder","name":"Fennel","quantity":6,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"powder","notes":"Saunf powder","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 tsp Dry ginger powder","name":"Ginger","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"Sonth","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"2 tbsp Ghee","name":"Ghee","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"melted","notes":"clarified butter","group":"Fat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 liter Water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"quart","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"Whole spices: 2 Black cardamoms, 4 Green cardamoms, 4 Cloves, 1 stick Cinnamon, 1 Bay leaf","name":"Bay Leaf","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"whole","notes":"Black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf","group":"Spices","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Salt to taste","name":"Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) ghee in a pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pot. Add the whole spices (black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaf) and sauté until fragrant.","group":"Searing","title":"Heat 2 tbsp ghee","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Searing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the mutton pieces and sear on high heat until the meat changes color. Add sliced onion, smashed garlic, sliced ginger, and salt.","group":"Searing","title":"Add the mutton pieces and sear","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Searing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour in 1 liter (1 quart) of water. Close the lid and pressure cook for 20-25 minutes, or simmer in a pot for 45-60 minutes, until the mutton is tender. Once cooked, strain the broth into a clean vessel and set the mutton pieces aside. Discard the whole aromatics if desired.","group":"Cooking Mutton","title":"Pour in 1 liter of water","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Cooking Mutton"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a separate bowl, whisk 200g (0.8 cup) yogurt with fennel powder and dry ginger powder until smooth.","group":"Yogurt Base","title":"Whisk 200g yogurt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Yogurt Base"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Keep the heat on low. Slowly add the warm broth to the yogurt mixture, one ladle at a time, whisking constantly to prevent curdling. Once all broth is incorporated, bring to a gentle simmer.","group":"Finishing","title":"Keep the heat on low","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Add the mutton pieces back into the soup. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh mint if desired.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the mutton pieces back","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Traditionally made with bone-in goat meat for maximum flavor. To prevent the yogurt from curdling, ensure you whisk it well and add the warm broth very gradually while stirring continuously.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Kashmiri"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","pressureCook"],"equipment":["pressure cooker","strainer","whisk"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","low_carb"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"liter","note":"serves 4 as an appetizer"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth can be made a day in advance. Store the meat and broth separately and combine when adding the yogurt base."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. When reheating, do so over low heat to avoid curdling the yogurt base.","reheatingNotes":"Avoid boiling vigorously during reheating."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_1140eb27b5%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e64e90cd-cae3-4204-8b7c-ccb73731ddf8","imageAlt":"Yakhni Shorba — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["yakhni","shorba","mutton soup","kashmiri food","aromatic broth","healthy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Yakhni Shorba","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T18:29:38.058Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T18:29:38.058Z","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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