Paya Soup
Indian Indian - Dals and Soups

Paya Soup

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 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

  • • 1 kg lamb trotters, split and cleaned
  • • 3 tbsp ghee
  • • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp turmeric
  • • 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • • 6 cups water
  • • 2 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat ghee in a large pot and fry the trotters with the sliced onions for 8-10 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder and coriander powder; fry 2 minutes.

3
Phase 3

Add water and salt, seal the pressure cooker and cook 45-50 minutes until the trotters are gelatinous.

4
Phase 4

Let the soup rest, skim excess fat, and simmer 10 minutes to concentrate the broth.

5
Phase 5

Serve piping hot, garnished with ginger juliennes.