Curd Shorba ( Low Calorie Healthy Cooking)

by Tarla Dalal

Curd Shorba ( Low Calorie Healthy Cooking)

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कर्ड शोरबा - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Curd Shorba ( Low Calorie Healthy Cooking) in Hindi)

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Who would have ever thought of making a shorba out of the humble curds? Here, we have conjured up this magical soup using low-fat curds, tomatoes, cucumber and onions to keep the calorie content less than 100. The high protein and calcium content of this shorba is a good way to build strong bones too.

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Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 6 mins Total Time: 16 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

3 cups low-fat curds (dahi)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
4 tsp besan (bengal gram flour)
2 tsp low-fat butter
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/2 tsp grated ginger (adrak)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1/4 cup low-fat milk , 99.7% fat-free
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
salt to taste

For The Garnish
a sprig of coriander (dhania)

Method

Combine the curds, turmeric powder and besan in a deep bowl and mix well till no lumps remain. Keep aside.
Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
When the seeds crackle, add the green chillies and ginger and sauté on a medium flame for a few seconds.
Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Add the curds-besan mixture, milk and ½ cup of water, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the cucumber, tomatoes and salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for another minute, while stirring occasionally.
Serve immediately garnished with a sprig of coriander.