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Corn Shorba

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

Sweets & DessertsSoups & SaladsGluten-free

Total30 min
Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Serves4
Per serving235 cal
Spicemild

Good for: Rainy Day

Corn Shorba

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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.

Ingredients

20 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • Fresh CreamFresh Cream1 tbsp
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice1 tsp
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder1 pinch
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tbsp
  • ClovesCloves2
  • GarlicGarlic, Minced1 tbsp
  • GingerGinger, Minced1 tbsp
  • Sweet Corn KernelsSweet Corn Kernels1.50 cup
  • SaltSalt1.50 tsp
  • CinnamonCinnamon1 inch
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves1
  • Coriander SeedsCoriander Seeds, Crushed1 tsp
  • CuminCumin0.50 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder0.50 tsp
  • WaterWater3 cup
  • MilkMilk1 cup
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp
  • OnionOnion, Chopped1
  • CarrotCarrot, Diced0.50 cup
  • GheeGhee1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy235kcal940kcal
Protein4.8g19g
Carbohydrate21g84g
Fat16g65g
Fibre3.2g13g
Sugar6.7g27g

Cookd masalas for sweet corn kernels

Method

  1. 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.

    Sunflower OilClovesGarlicGingerCinnamonBay LeavesCoriander SeedsCumin

  2. 2

    Add the onion, carrot, salt and turmeric and saute for 2 mins.

    Onion

  3. 3

    Add the corn and 3 cups of water. Boil for 10 mins.

    Sweet Corn KernelsSaltTurmeric PowderWaterCarrot

  4. 4

    Cool the mixture, remove the bay leaf and blend it, let it remain a little chunky.

  5. 5

    Add 1 tsp ghee to the soup base and the milk. Simmer for 6 mins.

    Milk

  6. 6

    Finish with ghee, coriander leaves and lemon juice.

    Lemon JuiceCoriander LeavesGhee

  7. 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?
1.50 cup Sweet Corn Kernels, 1 cup Milk, 1 tbsp Fresh Cream, 0.50 cup Carrot, 2 Cloves, 1 Bay Leaves, 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.

Tips from other cooks

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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!

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