Amritsari Paye
Trotters (goat or lamb feet) slow-cooked overnight in a spiced broth — the feet are blanched and scored, then simmered for eight to twelve hours with whole spices, onion, ginger, garlic, and a powerful masala of fennel, coriander, and dried red chilli until the collagen dissolves into a thick, gelatinous, intensely flavoured broth and the meat falls from the bone. Sold exclusively in the early morning hours from specialist shops in Amritsar's old city; considered one of the city's great cold-weather breakfasts, eaten with kulcha and washed down with chai.
Cuisines
Punjabi
Best for
Breakfast
Lunch
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 180 min
Total: 200 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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500 grams | Goat Trotter |
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2 tablespoons | Ghee |
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2 large | Onion , finely sliced |
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1 tablespoon | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 teaspoons | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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2 cups | Water |
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1 cup | Yogurt , beaten |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 inch | Cinnamon stick |
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3 | Cardamom , green pods |
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4 | Clove |
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1 teaspoon | Black Peppercorn |
Instructions
- 1 Clean the goat trotters thoroughly under running water.
- 2 In a large pot, heat ghee over medium heat and add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and black peppercorns. Sauté until fragrant.
- 3 Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
- 4 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
- 5 Add coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 6 Add the goat trotters to the pot and stir to coat with the spices.
- 7 Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours until the trotters are tender.
- 8 Once the trotters are cooked, add the beaten yogurt and stir well. Cook for another 10-15 minutes.
- 9 Sprinkle garam masala and chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, cook the trotters on low heat for a longer period. Serve with naan or rice.