Aatu Kaal Soup

Aatu Kaal Soup

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. 1 Clean the goat leg pieces thoroughly and set aside.
  2. 2 In a pressure cooker, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
  3. 3 Add cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom, and sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
  4. 4 Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and black peppercorns, and sauté for another minute.
  5. 5 Add the chopped onions and curry leaves, and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
  6. 6 Stir in the ginger garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  7. 7 Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
  8. 8 Add turmeric powder and salt, and mix well.
  9. 9 Add the cleaned goat leg pieces and mix to coat with the masala.
  10. 10 Pour in enough water to cover the meat, approximately 4 cups.
  11. 11 Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium heat for about 20-25 minutes, until the meat is tender.
  12. 12 Allow the pressure to release naturally, then open the lid.
  13. 13 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can roast the spices before adding them to the oil.