Attu Kaal Soup

Attu kaal soup, or lamb leg soup – originally from South India, is one of those dishes that embodies the term, “comfort food”. The lamb legs aren’t the meatiest part of the lamb, but it does have a good fatty quality to it. The fat content not only makes the soup tasty but provides it with a good set of health benefits. Once you make this spicy soup, you’ll want to eat it anytime you’re feeling like relaxing or you simply need a health boost.Do not forget to store some Attu Kaal soup in a water bottle from Vaya to sip through the day.

Health Benefits

Lamb is an amazing meat to make a regular part of your diet. It is fattier than other meats but is also a natural source of essential vitamins, so much so that it can be considered to be a multivitamin. Lamb provides the body with vitamin B12, A, B3, Zinc, phosphorous, and iron. Besides this wealth of essential vitamins, lamb also possess a lot of essential fatty acids like conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). CLA is a unique fat that improves immune system functionality, helps maintain a healthy bone mass, and regulates blood sugar.

Ingredients

lamb legs: 4

sambar onions: 10

Onion: 1

tomato: 1

green chillies: 2

tsp pepper powder: 1

tsp cumin seeds: 1

tsp turmeric powder: 1

A few curry leaves

salt to taste

How To Make Attu Kaal Soup

1. Wash and rinse the lamb legs 3 to 4 times.
   1. Add turmeric powder and rub all over.
   2. Rinse again.
2. Pour 4 cups of water into a pressure pan.
   1. Add turmeric powder, cumin seeds, pepper powder, curry leaves, and lamb legs.
   2. Pressure cook for 15 minutes.
3. Add chopped onions, green chillies, tomatoes, and salt.
   1. Pressure cook again for 15 minutes.
4. Discard the bones and serve hot.

Trivia

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