Aatu Kaal Soup
A nourishing goat leg soup that is spiced with pepper and other Indian spices. It's considered a healthy tonic, especially during cold weather.
Cuisines
Madras
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | goat leg pieces (aatu kaal) |
| 1 tablespoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | black peppercorns |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | fennel seeds |
| 2 tablespoons | coconut oil |
| 1 large | onion, finely chopped |
| 2 medium | tomatoes, chopped |
| 2 sprigs | curry leaves |
| 1 stick | cinnamon |
| 2 pods | cardamom |
| 1 teaspoon | salt or to taste |
| 1 handful | coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Clean the goat leg pieces thoroughly and set aside.
- 2 In a pressure cooker, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
- 3 Add cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom, and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
- 4 Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and black peppercorns, and sauté for another minute.
- 5 Add the chopped onions and curry leaves, and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
- 6 Stir in the ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- 7 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- 8 Add turmeric powder and salt, and mix well.
- 9 Add the cleaned goat leg pieces and mix to coat with the masala.
- 10 Pour in enough water to cover the meat, approximately 4 cups.
- 11 Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium heat for about 20-25 minutes, until the meat is tender.
- 12 Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the lid.
- 13 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can roast the spices before adding them to the oil.