Paya Soup

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 To prepare Paya soup, you will need the following ingredients:



Ingredients:

  • Lamb trotters (paya): 2-4
  • Ginger-garlic paste: 2 tablespoons
  • Onion: 1, large (finely chopped)
  • Tomato: 1, medium (finely chopped)
  • Green chilies: 2 (finely chopped)
  • Turmeric powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Red chili powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Garam masala powder: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Cumin seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Bay leaf: 1
  • Cinnamon stick: 1-inch piece
  • Cloves: 3-4
  • Black peppercorns: 6-8
  • Salt: to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves: for garnishing
  • Lemon wedges: for serving

Here's a step-by-step guide to preparing Paya soup:

  1. Clean the lamb trotters thoroughly under running water. You can ask your butcher to clean them or do it yourself.
  2. In a large pot, add the cleaned trotters and enough water to cover them completely. Bring the water to a boil and cook the trotters for about 5 minutes. Then drain the water and rinse the trotters again under cold water.
  3. In the same pot, add fresh water, ginger-garlic paste, and salt. Bring it to a boil and add the trotters. Cook them on medium heat until they become tender and the meat starts to separate from the bones. This process may take around 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the size and tenderness of the trotters. You can also use a pressure cooker to save time.
  4. Once the trotters are cooked, remove them from the pot and set aside. Reserve the cooking stock.
  5. In another large pot, heat some oil or ghee over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, and black peppercorns. Sauté them until they release their aroma.
  6. Add the finely chopped onions to the pot and cook until they turn golden brown.
  7. Now, add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Sauté for a couple of minutes.
  8. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and release their juices.
  9. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala powder. Stir well to combine the spices with the onion-tomato mixture.
  10. Pour in the reserved cooking stock from the trotters. Bring it to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  11. Meanwhile, remove the meat from the trotters and discard the bones. Chop the meat into smaller pieces.
  12. Add the chopped trotter meat to the simmering soup. Cook for another 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  13. Adjust the seasoning by adding salt according to your taste.
  14. Once the soup is ready, garnish it with fresh coriander leaves.
  15. Serve hot Paya soup with lemon wedges on the side. Squeeze some lemon juice into the soup before consuming for an extra tangy flavor.

Enjoy your homemade Paya soup!


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