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Makai Shorba
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EasyRecipes .
Recipe type: soups
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 2
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Everyone is sure to relish this tempting, indian-style corn soup which helps to increase your vitamin b3 (niacin) levels to ensure overall good health. Serve hot with garlic bread, to make an absolutely healthy and hearty meal.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup sweet corn kernels (makai ke dane)
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 clove (laung / lavang)
- 25 mm (1") stick of cinnamon (dalchini)
- 2 peppercorns (kalimirch)
- 1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
- ¼ cup chopped onions
- ½ tsp sliced garlic (lehsun)
- ½ cup carrot cubes
- ½ tsp crushed coriander (dhania) seeds
- ¼ tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
- a pinch of turmeric powder (haldi)
- salt to taste
- 1 cup low fat milk
- For The Garnish
- roasted corn (makai ke dane) kernels
- a sprig of coriander (dhania)
- For Serving
- lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the clove, cinnamon, peppercorns, bay leaf, onions and garlic and saute till the onions are translucent.
- Add the carrots, coriander seeds, cumin seeds powder and turmeric powder and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the corn kernels, 2 cups of water and salt and simmer over a medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes or till the corn is cooked.
- Cool completely and blend in a mixer to a smooth purée.
- Transfer the puree back into the pan, add the milk and bring to boil.
- Garnish with the corn kernels and coriander sprig and serve hot with lemon juice.
