shorba

Shorba is a side dish which goes well with biryani, pulao and any flavored rice dishes. This is a simple South Indian style vegetarian biryani gravy made with spices, herbs and basic ingredients.

Shorba (Biryani gravy)

tbsp Oil

onion (thinly sliced)

tomatoes (cubed)

green chilies

ginger garlic paste

salt ((adjust

turmeric

tbsp coconut ((fresh grated))

tbsps mint (finely chopped (pudina))

tsp red chili powder

tsp biryani masala powder

water (or stock)

1½ tbsp curd ((yogurt) (avoid sour tasting one))

bay leaf ((tej patta))

strand mace ((javithri))

green cardamoms ((elaichi))

petals star anise ((biryani flower))

((laung))

cinnamon ((dalchini))

½ tsp shahi jeera ((caraway seeds))

Add half the oil to a hot pan, fry onions and chilies till the onions turn golden.

Add grated ginger garlic or paste and fry till the raw smell goes off.

Add chopped tomatoes, sprinkle salt, fry till the mixture turns mushy.

Add coconut and fry for 3 to 5 mins or until you get a good aroma. Cool this and blend with vegetable stock or water to a smooth puree.

Preparation

Heat the pan again, add remaining oil. Fry the dry spices until they sizzle. Add mint and fry for a minute.

Add the blended onion tomato mix to the pan, add red chili powder, turmeric, masala powder, and more salt if needed. Stir until everything blends well. Add more water to bring it to the desired consistency.

Bring this to a boil, add yogurt and stir well. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until the gravy reaches the consistency.

Serve shorba or sherva with biryani, pulao.

Making biryani shorba

A delicious, simple and traditional Pakistani lunch - this Aloo Anday recipe is a pure comfort food. Serve with plain white basmati rice

Aloo Anday Ka Salan | Aloo Anda Shorba | Egg and Potato Curry

onion,

tomatoes,

salt,

coriander powder

tsp chilli powder,

cumin seeds

turmeric powder

potatoes,

eggs

coriander

Heat the oil in a pot. Once well...

Heat the oil in a pot. Once well heated, add the chopped onions. Stir continuously to avoid burning or uneven browning

Once the onions are light gold, add the...

Once the onions are light gold, add the garlic and cumin seeds. Stir these in for a few moments

Add the chopped tomatoes and all the remaining...

Add the chopped tomatoes and all the remaining spices

Saute the tomatoes and once they have broken...

Saute the tomatoes and once they have broken down for the most part, add a splash of water, cover with a lid and turn the heat down to low

Allow this to cook for a few minutes....

Allow this to cook for a few minutes. Once most of the water has dried out, take off the lid.

At this point, you can either blitz everything...

At this point, you can either blitz everything in a food processor or continue to add some more water and cook down the masala. By the end of this step, you want a smooth paste with minimal chunks of onion or tomato visible though.

Once your masala is smooth and ready, add...

Once your masala is smooth and ready, add 1.5 cups of water and the potatoes. Cover with a lid and cook on low till the potatoes are tender

Meanwhile, boil your eggs in a separate pot....

Meanwhile, boil your eggs in a separate pot. 8 minutes was enough for me to get a slightly soft yolk as shown in the images. Halve once done (optional)

Once your potatoes are tender, turn off the...

Once your potatoes are tender, turn off the heat and stir in the coriander

Once you are ready to serve, dish out...

Once you are ready to serve, dish out the curry and place in the halved eggs yolk side up, Optionally, garnish the final piece with more chopped coriander

Warm up your taste buds with Dal Shorba, a delicious and nutritious Indian lentil soup. This Instant Pot recipe is wholesome, easy to make, and perfect for chilly days. It&#39;s a comforting and flavorful dish made with toor dal and aromatic spices. It&#39;s vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and nuts-free. Make it in 30 minutes.

Indian Lentil Soup | Dal Shorba

Toor Dal

ghee

Cumin seeds

tsp Asafoetida

tsp black peppercorns

ginger paste

garlic paste

Green chilies

onion

Tomato

spinach

Turmeric powder

Coriander powder

Cumin powder

tsp chilly powder

water (or vegetable stock)

Salt

Lemon juice

tbsp Hemp seeds

tbsp Cilantro

chilly powder

cumin powder

Wash the lentils under running water.

Then soak them for 15 minutes.

Turn on the Instant Pot in saute mode. Add vegan ghee. Temper with cumin seeds until they crackle, then add ginger paste, garlic paste, minced green chilies, asafoetida, black peppercorns, and cilantro stalks. Sauté for about 15 seconds, adding a few tablespoons of water if needed to prevent sticking.

Next, add the chopped onions and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and sauté for 30 seconds.

Then, add the spinach and sauté for another 15 seconds.

Drain the soaked lentils and add them to the pot.

Next, stir in the spice blends: turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and chili powder.

Mix everything together, then add water and salt. Stir well.

Turn off sauté mode, select manual mode, and cook for 8 minutes. Ensure the vent is set to sealing and allow the pressure to release naturally.

Once done, open the Instant Pot and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. If the Dal ka Shorba is too thick, add an extra cup of water while blending.

Stir in lemon juice and hemp hearts. Adjust salt if needed.

Instant Pot Recipe

Boil split pigeon peas, spinach, and tomatoes in water with added salt and turmeric. Cook the lentils either in a pressure cooker or an Instant Pot for 10-15 minutes.

Once it&#39;s cooked, prepare the Tadka (tempering). Heat vegan ghee in a small pan. Add cumin seeds and fry for 10 seconds. Then, add ginger paste, minced garlic, asafoetida, black peppercorns, and green chilies, sautéing for 30 seconds.

Stir in chopped cilantro and fry for another 15-20 seconds.

You now have two options: either mash the cooked lentils with an immersion blender and pour the Tadka over it, or blend the Tadka with the lentils for a smooth, uniform texture.

Stovetop Recipe

I love lentil soup so it's great how this can be made in a fraction of the time! Thanks.

This soup sounds so delicious. Full of flavors and so healthy. I will def make this one. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

Love dal. This soup looks so creamy and delicious. Must try.

We love lentil soup. So creamy and comforting.

As always such a delicious recipe! Can’t wait to make this again!

Was just looking for new lentil recipes! This was so flavorful and delicious :)

Looks delicious! Can't wait to try this one!

I made this recipe over the weekend and my husband love this recipe! I can't wait to make this again!

This was so delicious. The whole family loved it. I can't wait to make it again. It tasted great the day after too.

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