Here’s the detailed recipe for a flavorful Mutton Soup

 

Here’s the detailed recipe for a flavorful Mutton Soup 

Ingredients:

• Mutton (with bones): 500 grams
• Ginger (finely chopped): 1-inch piece
• Garlic: 5-6 cloves, crushed
• Onion: 1 medium-sized, chopped
• Tomato: 1, finely chopped
• Cumin seeds: 1/2 teaspoon
• Whole black pepper: 2 (optional, for extra flavor)
• Small ginger: 1-inch piece, chopped
• Cloves: 3-4
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder: 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Toor dal (pigeon peas): 1/2 cup
• Curry leaves: A few sprigs
• Coriander leaves: 2 tablespoons
• Fresh coriander: A small bunch (for garnish)
• Salt: To taste
• Water: 5-6 cups (adjust according to desired soup consistency)

Method:

1. Prepare the Mutton:

   • First, wash the mutton pieces thoroughly.
   • In a bowl, mix the mutton with ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, cloves, and red chili powder. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.

2. Cook Onions and Tomatoes:

   • In a medium-sized pot, heat some oil and add the chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and curry leaves.
   • Sauté until the onions become golden brown.
   • Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.

3. Add Mutton:

   • Now, add the marinated mutton pieces to the pot. Sauté them for 5-7 minutes until the mutton pieces are lightly browned and the spices are well mixed.

4. Add Toor Dal and Water:

   • Add the toor dal (pigeon peas) and water to the mutton mixture.
   • Stir well and bring to a boil.
   • Cover and let the mixture cook on medium heat for 25-30 minutes. If using a pressure cooker, cook for 3-4 whistles, or until the mutton is tender and the dal is cooked.

5. Strain and Serve:

   • Once the soup is ready, strain it to remove bones and excess solids, leaving behind the rich and flavorful broth.
   • Adjust the salt and chili powder according to taste.
   • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Taste and Benefits:

This mutton soup is aromatic, full of spices, and highly flavorful. The combination of tender mutton, aromatic spices, and toor dal creates a deep, rich taste. It is nutritious and perfect for cold weather or as a comforting dish. The soup is rich in proteins and essential nutrients, especially if you include the mutton bones for extra flavor.

Serve hot, and enjoy!