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Desi murghi ka shorba
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Desi chicken shorba

Murghi ka Shorba is a delightful and flavorful South Asian chicken soup that combines succulent pieces of chicken with aromatic spices and herbs, creating a comforting and nourishing dish.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Afghani, Pakistani
Keyword: Desi chicken ka shorba
Servings: 8
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Saba Ahmad

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken 1 whole chicken cut into 16 pieces
  • 1 medium Onion peel and sliced
  • 1 medium Tomato
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Red chili
  • 1/3 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili optional
  • 1 tbsp Ginger paste
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic or 1 tsp
  • 1/3 cup Oil
  • 4 cups Water
  • Cilantro for garnish
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Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker, and add sliced onions. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then add ginger, garlic, and tomato.
  • Stir everything and add salt, red chili, and turmeric.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes and, then add chicken.
  • Cook the chicken with the masala for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add 4 cups of water and pressure cook for 20 minutes. It’ll take the same amount of time to cook as meat.
  • Release the pressure and garnish with cilantro.

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Notes

Note:
  1. You can also make shorba with regular chicken, but the cooking time will be less. 
  2. If you would like to use regular chicken instead of desi chicken, you don’t need a pressure cooker. Instead of 4 cups of water, use only 2 cups at the end.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 346IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg