Recipe Ingredient
- 1kg mutton ribs, chopped
- 3 litres hot water
- 100g onions, quartered
- 150g carrot, cut into wedges
- 150g tomato, cubed
- 250g potatoes, cut into wedges
- 2-3 tbsp oil
- Spices (A)
- 5cm cinnamon stick
- 3 star anise
- 6 cloves
- 5 cardamoms
- 1 whole nutmeg, cracked
- 1 tbsp white peppercorns,
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- Spices (B) - mixed with enough water into a paste
- 1 tsp fennel powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 6 tbsp coriander powder
- Seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 1 cube chicken stock seasoning
- Sugar to taste
- Thickening
- 1½ tbsp potato flour mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Garnishing
- Some coriander leaves and shallot crisps
Instructions
- Trim fat from mutton pieces and blanch in boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Remove and drain well.
- Heat oil in a pot of and sauté spices (A) until fragrant.
- Add spices (B) and fry until aromatic.
- Add mutton and onions.
- Pour in water and bring to a boil. Cook covered for 30 minutes.
- Add carrot, tomato and potatoes and continue to simmer for 30-40 minutes or until meat is tender and the flavour of the soup is enhanced.
- Add thickening and adjust with seasoning to taste. Garnish before serving.