--- title: "Tomato Shorba Recipe (Tamatar Ka Shorba)" url: https://www.whiskaffair.com/tomato-shorba-recipe/ date: 2025-05-15 modified: 2025-05-15 lang: en author: "Neha Mathur" description: "Tomato Shorba (Tamatar ka Shorba) is a spicy Indian-style tomato soup made using fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices. Here is how to make it." categories: - "Indian" - "Indian Gluten Free" - "Soups" image: https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tomato-Shorba-2-3.jpg word_count: 1145 --- # Tomato Shorba Recipe (Tamatar Ka Shorba) **Tomato shorba (tamatar ka shorba)** is a light, spicy Indian-style tomato soup made with fresh tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices. Here is how to make it. Here are some more soup recipes you may like: [Pumpkin apple soup](https://www.whiskaffair.com/pumpkin-apple-soup-recipe/), [pumpkin broccoli soup](https://www.whiskaffair.com/pumpkin-broccoli-soup/), [tomato Florentine soup](https://www.whiskaffair.com/tomato-florentine-soup/), [ragi soup](https://www.whiskaffair.com/ragi-soup/), and [tomato basil bisque](https://www.whiskaffair.com/tomato-bisque-recipe/). ![A glass cup filled with vibrant Tomato Shorba garnished with fresh cilantro leaves, placed on a woven mat. Sliced tomatoes and cilantro sprigs sit beside the cup on a dark tray.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tomato-Shorba-2-1.jpg) ## Quick Look: Tomato Shorba **Prep Time:** 10 minutes **Cook Time:** 30 minutes **Total Time:** 40 minutes **Servings:** 4 people **Calories:** Approx. 95 per serving **Dietary Info:** Vegetarian, gluten-free. Can be easily made vegan (use oil instead of ghee). **Skill Level:** Easy **Tools Needed:** Pan with lid, blender, fine-mesh strainer, small pan for tempering. ## Table of Contents - Quick Look: Tomato Shorba- Ingredients- Variations- How To Make Tamatar Ka Shorba- Tomato Shorba FAQs- Other Tomato-Based Recipes We Recommend- Tomato Shorba Recipe (Tamatar ka Shorba) Recipe My dinner is often soup with salad, and I often serve grilled chicken or fish with it. Although soups are very comforting during monsoons and winters, I drink them year-round, and this **Indian-style tomato shorba** is one of my favorites. Shorba is a thin, light Indian-style soup made with local spices and herbs. 'Shorba' comes from the **Arabic word 'shorbah**,' which means soup. It originated in the Middle East but became very popular in India. I like to top my tomato shorba with crispy bread croutons, which add a nice crunch as I sip. You can also serve it with crusty bread. ## Ingredients - **Tomato** - Use nice, red, ripe tomatoes. - **Whole Spices **- You will need cumin seeds, bay leaves (tejpatta), and cinnamon (dalchini). - **Others** - You will also need water, oil, ginger, garlic, cilantro (fresh coriander leaves), green chilies, salt, and pepper to make this tomato shorba recipe. - **For The Tempering **- Tempering is optional but adds a delicious flavor to the tamatar shorba. You will need ghee, cumin seeds, asafetida (hing), and curry leaves. Add a little sugar or jaggery to balance the acidity of the tomatoes if the tomato shorba is too tangy. ## Variations - **Vegan: **Replace ghee with oil to make a vegan recipe. - **Tomato Dhaniya Shorba:** You can make a variation of this soup by adding a cup of cilantro (coriander leaves). This tomato cilantro shorba also tastes delicious. - **With Veggies:** You can also add cubed carrots, red peppers, and pumpkin to make a variation of this recipe. - **With Vegetable Stock (Vegetable Broth)** - Replace water with broth for an even richer flavor. ## How To Make Tamatar Ka Shorba ### Make The Shorba **Step 1:** Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the following ingredients once the oil is hot, and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds. - 1 tsp cumin seeds - 2 bay leaves - 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick ![Cumin seeds, bay leaves and cinnamon added to hot oil in a pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tomato-Shorba-Step-1.jpg) **Step 2: **Add 1 tsp of chopped ginger and 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic, then sauté for 1 minute. ![Ginger and garlic added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tomato-Shorba-Step-2.jpg) **Step 3:** Now add the following ingredients and cook for 2-3 minutes. - 1 pound (500 g) chopped tomatoes - 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro - 2 teaspoons chopped green chilies ![Tomato, cilantro and chilies added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Tomato-Shorba-Step-3.jpg) **Step 4:** Now add the following ingredients and stir well. - 1 cup water - 1 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ![Water, salt and pepper added to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tomato-Shorba-Step-4.jpg) **Step 5:** Reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 20-25 minutes. ![Pan covered with a lid.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tomato-Shorba-Step-5.jpg) **Step 6:** Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. ![Cooked tomato mixture in the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tomato-Shorba-Step-6.jpg) **Step 7:** Transfer the cooled mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. ![Bended tomato mixture in a blender jar.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tomato-Shorba-Step-7.jpg) **Step 8:** Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. ![Tomato mixture passed through a mesh strainer.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tomato-Shorba-Step-8.jpg) **Step 9:** Add the mixture back to the pan. Add 2 cups of water and mix well. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Check for salt and pepper and add more if needed. Add some sugar or jaggery if the shorba is too tangy. ![Strained tomato mixture added back to the pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tomato-Shorba-Step-9.jpg) ### Temper The Shorba **Step 10:** Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a small pan over medium-high heat. Add the following ingredients once the ghee is hot, and let them crackle for 3-4 seconds. - 1 tsp cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp asafetida (hing) - 10-12 curry leaves ![Cumin seeds, asafetida and curry leaves frying in hit ghee in a small pan.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tomato-Shorba-Step-10.jpg) **Step 11:** Pour the tadka over the shorba and mix well. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot. ![Tempering poured over the ready tomato shorba.](https://www.whiskaffair.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tomato-Shorba-Step-11.jpg) ## Tomato Shorba FAQs **How do I make the tamatar shorba recipe in a pressure cooker?** Follow the recipe until water is added to a stovetop pressure cooker. Pressure cook for 1 whistle on high heat. Reduce the heat and cook for 5 minutes. Now remove the cooker from the heat and let the pressure release naturally. Open the cooker and follow the rest of the recipe. **Can I use canned tomatoes to make this Indian tomato soup recipe?** Yes, you can use canned tomatoes to make this recipe. **How to store leftover tomato shorba?** Tamatar ka Shorba can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in a pan or in the microwave until hot, then serve. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. 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Prep Time10 minutes minsCook Time30 minutes minsTotal Time40 minutes mins Course: SoupCuisine: IndianDiet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian Servings: 4 people Calories: 95kcal Author: [Neha Mathur](https://www.whiskaffair.com/about-me/) ### Ingredients #### For The Shorba 1 tablespoon oil- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds- 2 bay leaves (tejpatta)- 1 inch piece of cinnamon stick (dalchini)- 1 teaspoon chopped ginger- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic- 1 pound chopped tomatoes 500 g- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)- 2 teaspoons chopped green chilies- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper or to taste #### For Tempering - 1 tablespoon ghee use oil for a vegan recipe- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds- ¼ teaspoon asafetida (hing)- 10-12 curry leavesUS Customary - Metric ### Instructions #### Make The Shorba - Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.- Once the oil is hot, add cumin seeds, bay leaves, and cinnamon and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.- Add ginger and garlic and saute for a minute.- Add tomatoes, cilantro, and green chilies and cook for 2-3 minutes.- Now add 1 cup water, salt, and pepper and stir well.- Reduce the heat to low.- Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 20-25 minutes.- Remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves.- Transfer the cooled mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.- Pass the mixture through a fine mesh strainer.- Add the mixture back to the pan.- Add 2 cups of water and mix well. Bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.- Check for salt and pepper and add more if needed.- Add some sugar or jaggery if the shorba is too tangy. #### Temper The Shorba - Heat ghee in a small pan over medium-high heat.- Once the ghee is hot, add cumin seeds, asafetida, and curry leaves and let them crackle for 3-4 seconds.- Pour the tadka over the shorba and mix well. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot. ### Video ### Notes Use the best quality tomatoes to make this shorba. You can increase or decrease the amount of green chillies and ginger according to your taste. To make Jain version, skip adding ginger and garlic. ### Nutrition Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 762mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 62mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg