Aatu Kaal (Leg of Lamb) Soup

Aatu Kaal Soup

Aatu kaal ("leg of lamb") soup provides a nourishing and healthy broth that is also said to aid digestive problems. Rich mineral nutrients seep from the bone marrow and the fat into this hearty soup that is also light in texture. Serve this traditional South Indian dish on its own or with basmati rice. Recipe Servings: Serves 4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

1 hour 30 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 40 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Kosher

Halal

Ingredients

4 legs of lamb (mutton may be substituted)
1 Tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
1 tsp (5 ml) cumin seeds
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp (20 ml) turmeric
1 tsp (5 ml) peppercorns
1 large red onion, chopped
1 large ripe tomato, chopped
1/4 cup (60 ml) jalapeño, chopped
1/2-inch fresh ginger, chopped
4 cups (960 ml) water
1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Wash the lamb legs. Brush them with 1 tbsp (15 ml) turmeric, and rinse.
Heat the oil on high, fry cumin seeds, turmeric, and peppercorns for 2 minutes.
Add onion, tomato, chili, ginger, and continue cooking on high 2 more minutes.
Add the meat and water; bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and cook 30 minutes on medium.
Lower heat and simmer 60 minutes with lid on; this slow cooking is important to soften the meat.
Serve garnished with coriander.