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mutton bone soup recipe

Mutton Bone Soup (Healthy & Comforting)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Soup / Starter
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams mutton bones with little meat
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • Water as required
  • Salt to taste
  • Whole Spices
  • 7 –8 cloves
  • 3 small green cardamom
  • 10 –12 black peppercorns
  • 1 small piece nutmeg
  • 1 small piece cinnamon
  • 1 star anise chakra phool
  • Dry Whole Spices
  • 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon ajwain carom seeds
  • ½ teaspoon kalonji nigella seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon dry ginger powder saunth
  • For Garnish Optional
  • Fresh coriander leaves or mint leaves

Method
 

  1. Add mutton bones to a pressure cooker.
  2. Add all whole spices, chopped onion, and dry whole spices.
  3. Add 2 cups of water until bones are fully covered.
  4. Add salt to taste and mix well.
  5. Close the lid and pressure cook on medium flame for 5–6 whistles.
  6. Turn off the gas and let the pressure release naturally.
  7. Open the lid and check if the bones are soft. Cook for 2–3 more whistles if needed.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with coriander or mint.

Notes

Best made oil-free for cold, cough, or fever patients.
Bones give better taste and nutrition than boneless mutton.
Can be strained for a clear soup texture.
The same recipe can be used for paya soup.