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Paya Recipe

Paya Recipe

Paya (also known as pyaaz) has been around since ancient times. The word “pay” comes from the Sanskrit language meaning “to chew.”
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Paya Recipe
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 8 pcs Mutton
  • 2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 250 gms Onions
  • Water
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 4 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • Salt
  • 1/2 cup Brown Onions
  • 1/2 tsp Whole spice powder
  • 1/2 cup Oil
  • Coriander leaves
  • Green chilies
  • Lemon
  • Ginger

Instructions

  • Wash the trotters and hoof (Paya) of mutton, beef, and lamb well.
  • Add water, trotters or hoof, ginger garlic paste, and chopped onions to a large pan. Boil it until it becomes soft.
  • Curry is made by heating oil in a separate pan and adding salt, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garlic and ginger paste. Well-fry the mixture.
  • Next, add a couple tablespoons of water and a cup or two of crushed brown onions to the curry mixture.
  • Stir well after adding the boiling trotters or hoof to the curry mixture.
  • When the trotters or hoofs are soft, cover the pan and cook it on low heat with the leftover trotters/hoof stock.
  • Add the full spice powder (Garam masala) last, then extinguish the flame.
  • Garnish the dish with ginger, coriander leaves, lemon slices, and green chilies before serving it on a large platter. Serve alongside warm Naan.

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