The weekend is here, which means it’s time to put all your work aside and get into relaxing mode. And if you’re a foodie like us, you’re probably poring through recipe books and choosing delicious things you’d like to recreate. Some people put all calories aside and have a cheat meal, while others prefer to stick to a clean and healthy diet. But that doesn’t mean the food has to be tasteless. In fact, a quick search on the internet will reveal a variety of healthy and delicious cuisines from around the world. This weekend, we bring you one such dish for you to try – it’s called Dahi Shorba.
Are soup and shorba the same?
For the uninitiated, shorba is an Urdu (or Persian) word that refers to the soup itself. However, upon closer inspection, you will find that there are some fundamental differences between a typical soup and shorba. Although the soup is usually served as an appetizer, shorba can be consumed during the main course. Second, a cup of soup may or may not contain vegetables and other ingredients. Shorba, on the other hand, always includes vegetables or meat. Most importantly, shorba is usually spicier than regular soup.
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What makes Dahi Shorba unique:
At first glance, Dahi Shorba would seem like a khadi. Why? That’s because this dish is a hearty mix of dahi, besan, and other ingredients. However, unlike kadhi, it has a thick texture and can be enjoyed warm. It also includes an interesting concoction of spices that add an explosion of flavor to your taste buds. And if you are wondering about its benefits, let us tell you that Dahi Shorba makes the ultimate recipe to soothe your body and mind. In fact, besan makes you feel full and dahi promotes digestion and leads to a healthy intestine. Aren’t these enough to convince you to give this amazing dish a try? Once you’re convinced, it’s time to get started.
How to make Dahi Shorba | Dahi Shorba Recipe:
Just like soup, dahi shorba is also very easy to make at home. First, beat the dahi and add besan and water little by little. You need to constantly monitor the consistency and make sure that there are no lumps in the mixture. Next, add salt, sugar, and radish and bring to a boil. Finally, add the spices and simmer for a while and it’s done! Enjoy the hearty Dahi Shorba. Click here for detailed recipe.
Try this light and flavorful shorba this weekend and let me know how it goes.
About Somdatta SahaExplorer – this is what Somdatta likes to call himself. All she longs for is to know the unknown, be it food, people, or places. A simple aglio her pasta or daal her chawal and a good movie will make her day full.