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Paya Soup

A traditional recipe of soup made with lamb trotters – an absolute delicacy. Paya is a warm, soothing and delightful stew. Cooked in various spices, the thin soup is served bursting with soothing flavors and is an exquisite winter delight.

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Paya Soup

Main IngredientsLamb Trotters, Split Bengal Gram
CuisineHyderabadi
CourseSoups
Prep Time5-10 minutes
Cook time35-40 minutes
Serve4
TasteMild
Level of CookingModerate
OthersNon Veg

Ingredients 

  • 12-16 lamb trotters (paya)
  • ¾ cup onion paste 
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped ginger
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 4 green cardamoms 
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 5-6 cloves
  • Salt to taste 
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder 
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns 
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder 
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves 
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Method

  1. Heat a pressure cooker. Add lamb trotters, onion paste, ginger, garlic, cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, salt, turmeric powder and 1 litre water and stir well. Cover and pressure cook till the pressure is released 4-5 times.  
  2. Heat ghee in a non-stick pan. Add onions and sauté till translucent. Add chilli powder and crushed peppercorns and mix well. Add this to the cooker and simmer for 15 minutes. 
  3. Strain the soup into another non-stick pan on heat. Add lamb trotters, garam masala powder and coriander leaves, mix and boil. Add lemon juice and mix well. 
  4. Serve hot.  

Nutrition Info

Calories642
Carbohydrates11.5
Protein53.7
Fat43.7
Other FiberFiber- 3.3gm
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