Arabic Chicken Shorba Recipe by Food Fusion

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water with seasoning is cost-effective.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a different flavor profile, and dried parsley is less expensive.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg can provide a similar warmth, while allspice is often cheaper.

In a blender jug, add tomatoes, carrot, and water, blend well & set aside.

In a bowl, place muslin cloth, add cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns, bay leaf & tie to make a potli (bouquet garni) & set aside.

In a pot, add cooking oil, white onion & sauté until translucent.

Add garlic & mix well for a minute.

Add chicken & mix well until it changes color.

Add paprika powder, salt, mix well & cook for 2-3 minutes.

Add blended paste, mix well & cook on medium flame for 3-4 minutes.

Add chicken stock cubes & mix well.

Add prepared potli (bouquet garni), water, mix well & bring it to boil, cover & cook on low flame for 25-30 minutes.

Remove & discard potli (bouquet garni) & turn off the flame.

Mash the chicken with the help of a masher.

Turn on the flame, add instant oats, mix well & bring it to boil, cover & cook on low flame for 15-20 minutes.

Add lemon juice, fresh coriander & mix well.

Sprinkle black pepper powder, fresh coriander & serve hot!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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