Mutton Paaya Gravy (Trotters / Paaye ka Saalan)

Mutton Paya (Trotters)

Serves:

       2 Persons

Ingredients:

1. Lamb Paaya  - 1 Full Set 
2. Onion - 2 No (Medium, Roughly Chopped)
3. Tomato - 2 Nos. (Chopped)
4. Ginger Garlic Paste  - 2 Tbsp 
5. Red Chilli Powder - 2 Tbsp
6. Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tbsp
7. Whole Masala - ( Bay Leaf - 1 No. / Cinnamon - 2 Nos. / Clove - 4 Nos.)
8. Curd - 1/2 Cup
9. Coconut Paste - 1 Tbsp
10. Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 Tsp
11. Cashew Nuts  - 4-5 Nos. (Grounded to a paste)
12. Khus Khus Paste - 1/2 Tbsp
13. Green Chilli -  3 Nos.
14. Coriander Leaves - 1/2 Cup
15. Pudina Leaves - 1/2 Cup
16. Oil - 1/2 Cup
17. Salt - as per Taste 

Method:

1. In a pressure cooker put oil, onions and Garam Masala, fry until brown.
2. Add the Ginger Garlic Paste and cook on medium heat for a while
3. Add Tomatoes & all the dry (Whole) Masala and mix well.
4. Add Curd, Coconut Paste, Khus Khus & Cashew Paste and mix well.
5. Lastly add the paaya pieces & add water till the pieces are well immersed in water.
6. Add Salt & Pressure cook the gravy for around 20 - 30 minutes on medium flame.
7. Let the Pieces get softened & the gravy a little thick.

Serve with Rotis / Chappatis / Dosas / Idlis / Idiyappams

* Note : 
1. The Trotters should be scraped & Cleaned well before cooking. 
2. Roast Coconut Pieces, Khus Khus on Low flame and Grind along with the Cashews into a smooth paste, just for extra aroma.