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5 from 2 votes

Aatinkaal Braath | Mutton Bone Soup

Course Soup
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
  • 6-8 shallots
  • 1 inch pc ginger
  • 6-8 pods garlic
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp black pepper
  • 500 gm mutton legs washed well and drained
  • 1 ltr water
  • Salt to taste
  • FOR TEMPERING:
  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • Coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat coconut oil in a pressure cooker.
  • As the oil heats, crush the cumin and fenugreek and add to the oil. Let it sizzle.
  • Crush the shallots, ginger, garlic and curry leaves coarsely and add to the oil. Saute till for a few minutes till raw smell is gone.
  • Add the powders and the legs and give a good toss. Add water and salt.
  • Pressure cook for three whistles on high and then leave on simmer for 15 minutes. Switch off and allow the pressure to go by itself.
  • Test taste to adjust seasoning.
  • In ghee, fry the onion till done and add in to the prepared soup. Garnish with coriander leaves and maybe some curry leaves and serve hot.