How long does Mutton Paya take?

1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mutton Paya serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Mutton Paya spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Mutton Paya?

300 grams Mutton Leg (Trotters), ½ cup Coconut, 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, ½ cup Groundnut oil, 2 cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Paya?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Mutton Paya?

About 348 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mutton Paya

Name: Mutton Paya
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 300 grams Mutton Leg (Trotters); 4 Cloves; 2 Green Cardamom; 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; 2 cup Water; ½ cup Coconut, Grated; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds; 3 tbsp Water; ½ cup Groundnut oil; 2 inch Cinnamon; 1 Star Anise; 3 Green Cardamom; 3 Cloves; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 cup Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 1 cup Tomato, Chopped; 2 cup Water

65 min
medium
Serves 6
91% liked

Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

Also known as paya, paya soup · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Soups & Salads Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Mutton paya: pressure-cooked trotters in an onion, mint and tomato gravy with coconut, fennel and poppy seed paste. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 65 minutes, video.

Low calorie

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

23 items

6 people

Mutton Leg (Trotters)300 grams
Cloves7
Green Cardamom5
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
Coriander Powder1½ tsp
Water4 cup
Coconut, Grated½ cup
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
Water3 tbsp
Groundnut oil½ cup
Cinnamon2 inch
Star Anise1
Bay Leaves1
Onion, Thinly Sliced2 cup
Green Chilli, Slit2
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Tomato, Chopped1 cup

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	348kcal	2088kcal
Protein	12g	73g
Carbohydrate	13g	77g
Fat	29g	172g
Fibre	4.6g	28g
Sugar	3.2g	19g

Method

1
Add all the ingredients into the pressure cooker. Cook on high heat for 1 whistle, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 15 more minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
Mutton Leg (Trotters)ClovesGreen CardamomGinger Garlic PasteSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderWater
2
Make the coconut paste by grinding together the coconut, fennel seeds, poppy seeds and water. Set this aside.
CoconutFennel SeedsPoppy SeedsWater
3
Heat oil in a pan and add the whole spices. Add the onion and green chilli. Saute until the onion turns translucent. Add the salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and ginger garlic paste. Saute for 2 minutes.
Groundnut oilCinnamonStar AniseGreen CardamomClovesBay LeavesOnionGreen ChilliSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGinger Garlic Paste
4
Add the mint and coriander leaves. Saute for 1 minute. Add the tomato and saute for 3-4 minutes, or until it softens.
Mint LeavesCoriander LeavesTomato
5
Add the water and bring it to a boil. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, on low heat.
Water
6
Add the cooked mutton to the pan. Cover again and cook for 10 minutes.
7
Add the coconut paste, cover and cook again for 10 minutes. Serve with appam, idiyappam or parotta.

Before you start

How long does Mutton Paya take?: 1 hour 5 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mutton Paya serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mutton Paya vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mutton Paya spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Mutton Paya?: 300 grams Mutton Leg (Trotters), ½ cup Coconut, 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, ½ cup Groundnut oil, 2 cup Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Paya?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Mutton Paya?: About 348 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.