Mutton Soup

By : Unknown

On : 20:00

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• 2 tablespoons oil 
• 2 short cinnamon sticks 
• 6 cardamom pods 
• 6 cloves 
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds 
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 
• 2 sprigs curry leaves 
• 500 g (1 lb) mutton ribs or 300 g (10 oz) lamb meat 
• 2 teaspoons ginger paste 
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste 
• 2 green finger-length chillies, chopped 
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 
• 2 tablespoons meat curry powder 
• 1½ litres (6 cups) water 
• 1 potato, peeled and cubed 
• 1 carrot, cubed 
• 40 g (¾ cup) chopped coriander leaves 
• 40 g (1 cup) chopped mint leaves 
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 

1 In a large pan, heat the oil and fry the cinnamon, cardamoms, cloves and fennel until aromatic,            about 3 minutes. Add the onion and curry leaves and stirfry for a further 5 minutes until the onion is    golden brown. 

2 Add the meat, ginger and garlic pastes, the green chillies, spice powders and water. Bring to a boil,      then simmer over low heat until the meat is tender, about 1½ hours. 

3 Add the vegetables, herbs and salt 30 minutes before the end of cooking. Adjust the salt to taste and    serve. 

Serves 4-6 

Preparation time: 20 mins 

Cooking time: 1½ hours