Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav | February 27 , 2025
Kareena Kapoor's Favourite Paya Soup Recipe
Bollywood’s beloved Kareena Kapoor is not just a superstar but also a certified foodie! One dish that has remained close to her heart since childhood is paya soup, a rich and flavourful mutton broth.
2 tbsp coriander seeds 2 tbsp black pepper 10 cloves 4 bay leaves 8 garlic cloves 1/2 inch cinnamon stick 1 tsp salt 1 piece ginger 10 cups water 1 cup mutton trotters (paya)
Ingredients for the stock
3 red onions, pureed 3/4 cup oil 2 tbsp coriander powder 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp red chilli powder 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp garam masala Fresh coriander for garnish
Ingredients for the soup
Step 1: In a large pressure cooker, combine the coriander seeds, black pepper, cloves, bay leaves, garlic, cinnamon, salt, ginger, water, and paya. Let it cook for 20-25 minutes until the trotters turn soft and tender.
Step 2: While the stock is bubbling away, heat oil in a separate pan and saute pureed onions until golden brown. Toss in the coriander powder, chilli powders, salt, turmeric, garam masala, and ginger-garlic paste. Stir well and let the masala cook until fragrant.
Step 3: Once the stock is ready, strain it and discard the whole spices. Add the tender trotters to the prepared onion masala and cook everything together for 5-10 minutes on medium heat.
Step 4: Pour a little stock into the masala first to loosen it up, then gradually mix in the rest of the stock. Let it come to a gentle boil.
Step 5: Transfer the soup to a bowl, garnish with fresh coriander, and serve it piping hot!
