Mutton Bone Soup

Toddler friendly recipe - just cooked the mutton bones with onion, ginger, garlic and minimal spice powders till it's thoroughly cooked. Pepper powder is finally added while serving. Do give it a try and let me know your valuable comments.

Mutton bone soup cures running nose and congestion to a great extent. On rainy days, this mutton soup is highly recommended for kids and even adults too. This is a simple yet great recipe to try at your home. Happy Cooking! 😊😊😊

Ingredients:

100 gms mutton bones
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
salt to taste
2.5 cups of water
1 tsp finely chopped ginger
1 tsp finely chopped garlic
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped (for garnishing, optional)
2 tsp cooking oil or butter
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp black pepper powder or as needed

Steps:

Wash the mutton pieces thoroughly in running water for 8-9 times and keep it ready. Heat a pressure cooker with cooking oil.

Add finely chopped onions, ginger and garlic.

Add a sprig of curry leaves.

Add washed bone pieces and mix well.

Add turmeric powder.

Add cumin powder.

Add water.

Add salt.

Cook on medium for 8-9 whistles.

Finally add pepper powder and serve.

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