Tamatar Shorba
Spices maximize the sweetness of tomatoes! A bright red soup that stimulates your appetite
Description
A North Indian staple tomato soup, light and unthickened, based on fresh tomatoes flavored with garlic and spices like cumin and coriander.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Ripe tomatoes
- Onion
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Cumin seeds
- Coriander powder
- Turmeric
Instructions
- Heat oil (or Ghee) in a pot, temper cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves for aroma, fry minced garlic-ginger and onions.
- Add chopped ripe tomatoes (or canned tomatoes) and spices (turmeric, coriander, a little chili powder), fry firmly until tomatoes crumble into a paste.
- Pour water, simmer on low ~
- mins to melt tomato umami into soup. Adjust salt at the end, strain smoothly if desired, then scatter cilantro.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Cumin and curry leaf aroma and refreshing tomato acidity
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Tomato juice (as a base for quick cooking)
Pairing
Papad、Light appetizers
Trivia
[Trend] 'Shorba' is a Persian-derived word for soup. Unlike rich Western potages, it stimulates the stomach with spices and is highly valued as an 'appetizer soup' before a full meal.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Float crispy fried Boondi (chickpea fried balls) instead of croutons to enjoy a texture accent!
Allergen
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