Friday, July 11, 2025

Shoraba for kids

 

Here’s a kid-friendly version of Shorba — a mild, nutritious, and tasty soup perfect for children. It’s easy to digest and can be served with soft bread, roti, or rice.


ЁЯег Chicken Shorba for Kids

Ingredients:

  • Boneless chicken – 200 g (boiled & shredded)
  • Onion – 1 small (finely chopped)
  • Carrot – 1 small (grated or finely chopped)
  • Tomato – 1 small (peeled & finely chopped or pur├йed)
  • Garlic – 1 clove (crushed)
  • Ginger – ½ inch piece (grated)
  • Ghee or butter – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
  • Salt – to taste (very little for toddlers)
  • Black pepper – a pinch (optional)
  • Water or chicken broth – 3 cups
  • Fresh coriander – for garnish
  • Lemon juice – a few drops (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a pan, heat ghee or butter. Add garlic, ginger, and chopped onion. Saut├й until soft.
  2. Add carrots and tomato. Cook until mushy.
  3. Add turmeric and a little salt.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil.
  5. Add shredded chicken and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
  6. Lightly mash the mixture if needed to make it smoother for kids.
  7. Optionally, strain for toddlers or blend slightly for a creamy texture.
  8. Garnish with coriander. Add a drop of lemon juice (for kids above 2 years).

ЁЯН▓ Vegetable Shorba for Kids (Vegetarian)

Ingredients:

  • Carrot – 1 (chopped)
  • Potato – 1 small (chopped)
  • Tomato – 1 (peeled & chopped)
  • Onion – ½ small (chopped)
  • Garlic – 1 clove
  • Ghee or butter – 1 tsp
  • Salt – pinch
  • Water – 3 cups
  • Cumin powder – ¼ tsp (optional)
  • Coriander leaves – to garnish

Instructions:

  1. Heat ghee in a pan, saut├й garlic and onion till soft.
  2. Add other vegetables and cook for a few minutes.
  3. Add salt and water. Simmer for 15 minutes until veggies are soft.
  4. Blend or mash the soup to a smooth consistency.
  5. Strain for toddlers or serve as-is for older kids.
  6. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Tips:

  • For toddlers, serve lukewarm and slightly mashed/strained.
  • Avoid chili or strong spices.
  • You can add a spoon of cooked dal or oats for added nutrition.
  • Serve with soft bread or mashed rice for a filling meal.

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