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:
- In a pan, heat ghee or butter. Add garlic, ginger, and chopped onion. Saut├й until soft.
- Add carrots and tomato. Cook until mushy.
- Add turmeric and a little salt.
- Pour in the chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil.
- Add shredded chicken and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Lightly mash the mixture if needed to make it smoother for kids.
- Optionally, strain for toddlers or blend slightly for a creamy texture.
- 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:
- Heat ghee in a pan, saut├й garlic and onion till soft.
- Add other vegetables and cook for a few minutes.
- Add salt and water. Simmer for 15 minutes until veggies are soft.
- Blend or mash the soup to a smooth consistency.
- Strain for toddlers or serve as-is for older kids.
- 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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