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Chicken Shorba

All things chicken!! A pungent, chicken and garlic flavoured chicken broth with chicken pieces thrown in. This is Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main ingredientsChicken bones, Boneless chicken, Garlic, Butter, Oil, Cumin seeds, Refined flour, White pepper powder, Fresh coriander leaves
CuisineIndian
CourseSoups
Prep time10-15 minutes
Cook time30-35 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of cookingEasy
OthersNon vegetarian

Ingredients                 

  • 500 grams chicken bones, cleaned and washed                
  • 150 grams boneless chicken, cut into ½ inch cubes             
  • 10 garlic cloves, chopped     
  • 1 teaspoon butter                 
  • 1 tablespoon oil                    
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1½ tablespoons refined flour (maida)    
  • White pepper powder to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Method

  1. Put the chicken bones into a deep non-stick pan, add 6 cups water and garlic, mix well and cook till the water is reduced to 4 cups. Strain and reserve the stock. 
  2. Heat butter in a shallow non-stick pan, add chicken cubes and sauté till they are ¾  done.
  3. Heat oil in another deep non-stick pan, add cumin seeds. When they begin to change colour, add refined flour, mix and sauté for 1 minute, stirring continuously. 
  4. Add reserved chicken stock, chicken pieces, white pepper powder and salt and mix well. Simmer for 3-4 minutes stirring continuously. 
  5. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot. 
  6. Chef’s Tip: You may add ½ cup of fresh cream just before serving to make it a little rich. 
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