Paya Soup

Indulge in the hearty and flavorful world of traditional Paya Soup, a slow-cooked delicacy made with tender goat trotters simmered in a rich, aromatic broth infused with warming spices like cinnamon, cumin, and cloves. This soul-soothing soup boasts a velvety texture thanks to hours of patient cooking, allowing the natural collagen and flavors from the trotters to meld perfectly with fragrant ginger garlic paste, ghee, and a medley of bold Indian spices. Garnished with fresh coriander and a zingy squeeze of lemon juice, this classic recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or as a nourishing comfort food. With its tantalizing aroma and wholesome depth, Paya Soup is a culinary masterpiece that celebrates the art of slow cooking and bold flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Goat trotters
• 1 large Onion
• 2 tablespoons Ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 teaspoons Red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 10 pieces Black peppercorns
• 1 inch Cinnamon stick
• 6 pieces Cloves
• 2 pieces Bay leaves
• 1 to taste Salt
• 0.5 cup Fresh coriander leaves
• 3 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter)
• 8 cups Water
• 1 medium Lemon

Directions

Step 1

Clean the goat trotters thoroughly under running water to remove any excess hair or dirt.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat ghee over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.

Step 3

Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

Step 4

Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add the trotters to the pot and stir thoroughly until they are coated with the spice mixture.

Step 6

Add black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cloves, bay leaves, and salt. Mix well.

Step 7

Pour in 8 cups of water and bring to a boil. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer slowly for about 4 hours. Stir occasionally.

Step 8

After 4 hours, the trotters should be tender, and the soup should be rich and flavorful. You can add more water if the soup becomes too thick.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt if necessary.

Step 10

Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Step 11

Serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3013.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2022.0

Total Fat 138.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 589.1mg	0%
Sodium 2981.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.5g
Protein 134.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 554.0mg	0%
Iron 27.3mg	0%
Potassium 3171.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.5%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 14.7%