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Alni Rassa (Mutton Soup)

Alani Rasssa is a mild and nutritious bone broth, it is a soothing and easy-to-digest soup. It's known for its nourishing qualities are often used to support the health and growth of young ones.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Indian

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooking

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb mutton cleaned and washed
  • Salt and turmeric for marination
  • Oil
  • 3 cloves
  • 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 cardamom pod
  • 5 peppercorns
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves coriander
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 4-5 large cloves of garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • Water around 2-3 cups, to cook the mutton
  • Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Begin by marinating the mutton with a pinch of salt and turmeric, ensuring that the flavors seep into the meat. Allow the mutton to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or pressure cooker, heat oil over medium heat. Add cloves, cinnamon stick, cardamom pod, and peppercorns to the hot oil, infusing the aroma into the dish.
  • Sauté the finely chopped onions until they turn golden brown, adding a delightful sweetness to the broth.
  • Add a paste made of 3 tbsp of ginger, garlic, and cilantro leaves to the pot. Cook the mixture until the raw smell dissipates, releasing the herbal essence.
  • Now, add the marinated mutton to the pot, and continue to cook until it is well-browned and sealed, sealing in the juices and flavors.
  • Pour in about 2 cups of warm water, ensuring that it covers the mutton, and close the pressure cooker. Allow the mutton to cook for 3-4 whistles or until it becomes tender and succulent.
  • Once the pressure is released and the mutton is cooked to perfection, remove the mutton pieces from the pot and set them aside, preserving the cooked mutton stock.
  • To serve as Alni Rassa (Mutton Soup), add a generous amount of freshly chopped coriander leaves to the cooked mutton stock, infusing the soup with its vibrant aroma.
  • Reheat the soup if necessary and ladle it into serving bowls, garnishing with additional chopped coriander leaves.
Keyword Alni Rassa (Mutton Soup)