How long does Corn Shorba take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Corn Shorba serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Corn Shorba vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Corn Shorba spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Corn Shorba?

1½ cup Sweet Corn Kernels, 1 cup Milk, 1 tbsp Fresh Cream, ½ cup Carrot, 1 Bay Leaves, 2 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Corn Shorba?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Corn Shorba?

About 235 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Corn Shorba

Name: Corn Shorba
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds, Crushed; ½ tsp Cumin; 1 tbsp Garlic, Minced; 1 tbsp Ginger, Minced; 1 Onion, Chopped; 1½ cup Sweet Corn Kernels; ½ cup Carrot, Diced; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1½ tsp Salt; 3 cup Water; 1 cup Milk; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Chopped; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Fresh Cream; 1 pinch Garam Masala Powder

30 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Makai Shorba, Indian Corn Soup, Corn Soup · Veg · Sweets & Desserts, Soups & Salads

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Corn shorba, or makai shorba: North Indian sweet corn, onion and carrot soup with whole spices, blended with milk. Mild, serves 4, 30 minutes, video.

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

20 items

4 people

Oil2 tbsp
Bay Leaves1
Cloves2
Cinnamon1 inch
Coriander Seeds, Crushed1 tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Garlic, Minced1 tbsp
Ginger, Minced1 tbsp
Onion, Chopped1
Sweet Corn Kernels1½ cup
Carrot, Diced½ cup
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Water3 cup
Milk1 cup
Ghee1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Fresh Cream1 tbsp
Garam Masala Powder1 pinch

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	235kcal	940kcal
Protein	4.7g	19g
Carbohydrate	21g	84g
Fat	16g	64g
Fibre	3.1g	12g
Sugar	6.7g	27g

Cookd masalas for sweet corn kernels

Method

1
In a pot, heat oil and add all the whole spices (bay leaf, clove, cinnamon, coriander seeds, cumin seeds), garlic and ginger. Saute until aromatic.
OilBay LeavesClovesCinnamonCoriander SeedsCuminGarlicGinger
2
Add the onion, carrot, salt and turmeric and saute for 2 mins.
Onion
3
Add the corn and 3 cups of water. Boil for 10 mins.
Sweet Corn KernelsCarrotTurmeric PowderSaltWater
4
Cool the mixture, remove the bay leaf and blend it, let it remain a little chunky.
5
Add 1 tsp ghee to the soup base and the milk. Simmer for 6 mins.
Milk
6
Finish with ghee, coriander leaves and lemon juice.
GheeCoriander LeavesLemon Juice
7
Garnish with fresh cream and a pinch of garam masala powder.
Fresh CreamGaram Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Corn Shorba take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Corn Shorba serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Corn Shorba vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Corn Shorba spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Corn Shorba?: 1½ cup Sweet Corn Kernels, 1 cup Milk, 1 tbsp Fresh Cream, ½ cup Carrot, 1 Bay Leaves, 2 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Corn Shorba?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Corn Shorba?: About 235 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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AnushaMarch 2022
I’m from Sweden and the temperature here are almost freezing and this is kinda our comfort food to make every week.Love this recipe! easy to follow and make!