Non Veg Winter Diet: Mutton Paya Soup is a great option to keep the body warm and increase energy during the winter months. It is rich in protein, iron and vitamin B12. Learn how to make delicious and healthy paya soup at home with this easy recipe.
Mutton Paya Soup Recipe: People usually eat more non-veg food in winter because it helps in keeping the body warm. Mutton paya soup is also very beneficial for health and gives warmth in winters, and it is also very tasty. Most people buy paya soup from the market, but making it at home allows you to enjoy it with your family, and homemade food always tastes better. You also get a good amount of nutrients from paya soup. So, let’s look at the recipe of this winter special paya soup along with its nutritional value.
According to Healthline, 85 grams of cooked mutton provides 122 calories and 23 grams of protein. It also contains 30 percent of the daily requirement of riboflavin, 18 percent iron, 17 percent vitamin B12, 30 percent zinc and 10 percent potassium. You can try the recipe given here to make Mutton Paya Soup in winters.
note down the contents
To make Paya Soup, you will need 500 grams Paya, 3 onions, 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste, 2 teaspoons red chili powder or as per taste, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, salt as per taste or 2 teaspoons, 2 teaspoons coriander powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, paste of 8 to 10 green chillies, and at least a handful of fresh coriander. You will also need some whole spices like bay leaves, green cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, mace, cloves, long chilli and black pepper. Now let’s see the recipe.
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Paya Soup Recipe
- First of all, wash the paya thoroughly, add water and put it in a pressure cooker. Then, tie all the whole spices in a small cotton cloth and put it in the cooker. Now boil it for some time.
- When the pressure cooker whistles one or two times, open it and clean all the dirt or hair from the paya thoroughly with a knife. At this stage, the legs become slightly soft, making them easier to clean and chop.
- After cleaning the legs, cut them into pieces of your choice, cover and keep aside.
- Now, chop the onion finely. Fry them till they become golden brown and then grind them in a mixer to make a paste.
- Heat oil in a large pan and add bay leaves once the raw smell disappears. Then, add onion and ginger-garlic paste and fry for a while.
- When onion, garlic and ginger are roasted, add dry spices like turmeric, chilli powder, salt and coriander powder and fry for a few more minutes while stirring continuously.
- When the masala is ready, add the paya. Also, add water as per requirement. Add chopped green chillies and cook well until it becomes soft.
- When the payas are cooked, add fresh coriander and garam masala. Your hot and delicious paya soup is ready. You can drink it straight or enjoy it with naan.
Benefits of Mutton Soup
Mutton soup is rich in gelatin, which helps a lot in digesting nutrients. A healthy digestive system prevents problems like gas and constipation. Patients with digestive problems can also benefit from drinking bone broth (paya soup), as it helps ease their problems. Additionally, bone broth is a good source of minerals like phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, sodium, fluoride and potassium, which help in strengthening bones.
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