Mutton Soup [Haddiyoun ka soup]

A winter recipe, perfect for the cold. With some onions and meat, you are good to go. Tastes best with naan bread dunked in this aromatic piping hot soup!

Ingredients:

1. Cooking oil, 4-5 tablespoons
2. Shah zeera, 1/2 teaspoon
3. Onions, 1 &1/2 cup
4. Ginger-garlic paste, 1 & 1/2 tablespoons
5. Mutton, 600 g, with bone
6. Turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon
7. Salt, 1 & 1/2 teaspoons
8. Pepper, 1/2 teaspoon
9. Water, 6 & 1/2 cups
10. Bay leaf, 2
11. Stone flower, 3-4
12. Green chillies, 3-4, halved
13. Garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon
14. Mint & Coriander leaves, 2-3 tablespoons, chopped.
15. Lemon juice, 2-3 teaspoons

Method:

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shah zeera and onions. Sweat the onions & cook until translucent. (10-12 minutes)
2. Add ginger-garlic paste, mutton, turmeric powder, salt and pepper. Saute over medium heat for another 10-15 minutes.
3. Add 6 & 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
4. Add bay leaf & stone flower and simmer for an hour or until fork tender.
5. Add green chillies, garam masala and mint and coriander leaves. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Adjust seasoning, and add lemon juice. Turn off the stove.
7. Serve hot with naan or parathas and lemon wedges.