Paya Soup
Indian Indian - Curries and Gravies

Paya Soup

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • • 1kg lamb trotters, cleaned and split
  • • 3 tbsp ghee
  • • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 3 tomatoes, pureed
  • • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 1 tbsp red chili powder
  • • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • • 1 tsp garam masala

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Wash the trotters thoroughly and blanch in boiling water for 10 minutes; drain.

2
Phase 2

Heat the ghee and fry the onions until deep golden, then add the ginger-garlic paste.

3
Phase 3

Add the tomato puree, turmeric, chili powder and coriander powder and cook until the ghee separates.

4
Phase 4

Add the trotters and fry 5 minutes, coating them in the masala.

5
Phase 5

Add 8 cups water and cook under pressure 40-50 minutes until the meat is gelatinous and pulling from the bone.

6
Phase 6

Stir in the garam masala, simmer 5 minutes and serve with naan or rice.