Authentic Madurai Elumbu Soup
A deeply comforting and spice-infused South Indian bone broth, slow-cooked with aromatic peppercorns, cumin, and fresh curry leaves to warm the soul.
60min
Total Time
4
Servings
Tamil Nadu
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Heat sesame oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and crushed black peppercorns, letting them splutter.
2
Add chopped onions and curry leaves, sautéing until the onions turn translucent.
3
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw aroma disappears.
4
Add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt, cooking until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
5
Add the mutton bones and sear them in the spice mixture for about 5 minutes.
6
Pour in 4 cups of water, mix well, and cover the pressure cooker with the lid.
7
Pressure cook for 5 to 6 whistles on medium heat until the bones release their rich flavors and the meat is tender.
8
Allow the pressure to release naturally, open the lid, and garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving hot.
Ingredients
500g mutton bones with little meat
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp whole black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
1 tbsp sesame oil
Salt to taste
4 cups water
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