Instant Pot Mutton Paya/Goat Paya Soup for this Winter

How to Prepare Instant Pot Mutton Paya/Goat Paya (Trotters or Hoof) Soup

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The juicy marrow and the cartilaginous joints of the goat trotters make this Paya Soup highly nutritious. And making this mutton paya soup in instant pot is the easiest and fastest way. This soothing soup tastes best when served with naan(Indian flatbread) or with steaming white rice. Juicy marrow, slightly chewy goat meat, makes this instant pot goat paya soup perfect for fall dinner. Goat Paya Soup will be your next favorite, and this will serve you with an insatiable meal experience.

This dish has a soup-like consistency and is usually eaten as a breakfast food in the winter months with naan or any Indian flatbread. Here Paya means the leg or feet of the animal. Also, the method of preparation of this soup varies regionally, so everyone has their way to prepare it. This paya soup base is made by sautéed onions until it becomes caramelized and then added a yogurt-based masala blend. Basically, it cooks on low flame for hours or overnight on the stovetop. But, using instant pot, it's ready within an hour. The main ingredient of this dish is the trotters(or hoof) of a goat, cooked with various Indian spices in instant pot.

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How long can you store the goat paya soup?

It can be stored for 8-10 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
It can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3-4 weeks.

Preparation Time: 5 Minutes; Cooking Time: 45 Minutes.

Each Serving of Goat Paya Soup Contains 204 Cal

Ingredients :

To Prepare Masala Blend:

Yogurt 1/4 cup
Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 Tbsp
Red Chilli Powder 1 Tbsp
Goda Masala 1 Tsp
Turmeric 1 Tsp
Salt 1 Tsp
Kasuri Methi 1 Tsp

To Prepare Paya Soup in Instant Pot:

Goat Paya (goat trotters) 2 lbs
Red onion, thinly sliced 1 medium
Lemon juice 1 Tbsp
Ghee/Oil 2 Tbsp

Whole Spices:

Bay leaves 2
Cinnamon Stick 1 inch
Cardamom green 2
Cardamom black 1
Cloves 4-5

Instructions:

To Prepare Masala Paste:

In a bowl, combine yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric, goda masala, salt, ginger-garlic paste, and kasuri methi and mix well and keep aside.

To Prepare Paya in Instant Pot:

Turn on the saute mode of the instant pot and heat ghee/oil.
Add sliced onions and saute and cook for 2-3 minutes or until onions become golden brown color.
Now, add whole spices and mix well and cook for a few seconds.
Add the prepared masala paste and mix well.

Now add goat paya pieces, mix well, and saute and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add water 3 cups and give it a quick stir.
Close the lid and place the vent on the sealing position.
Cook on manual mode(Hi) for 45 minutes.

Normal-pressure release for 10 minutes and then release the remaining pressure manually.
Open the lid and mix all well.
Add lemon juice and coriander leaves and mix well.
Highly nutritious, soothing goat paya soup is ready to serve, serve hot with your favorite flatbread. Enjoy!!!

My Take:

Cook this mutton paya soup in ghee for best flavors.
If you are using an Indian pressure cooker then pressure cooks the goat paya over medium flame until 8-10 whistles.

Dietary Comment:

The calorie count is based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Per serving contains 204 calories, along with 4.08 g carbohydrates, 7.8 g fats, and 27.6 g protein.
Portion size can always be increased or decreased depending on your health goals and activity level.

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