Halwai September 4, 2023

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg – soup bones and pieces of meat, preferably from the breast
• 2 tsp – cumin powder
• 2 tsp – chilli powder
• 1 tsp – pepper powder
• 2 tsp – coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric powder
• 2- large Onions chopped
• 2- large Tomatoes chopped
• Salt
• 1 tsp – crushed Garlic
• 1/2 cup – Tamarind juice
• 1/2 cup – Coconut paste or Coconut Milk (optional)
• To season:
• 2 tbsp – chopped Onions
• 1 tsp – mustard
• A few Curry leaves
• For garnishing:
• 2 tbsp – chopped Coriander leaves

Method:

  1. Cook all the above ingredients with about 6 cups of water in a pressure cooker, first on high heat and then on low for 1/2 an hour till the meat and bones are soft and the pepper water is quite thick.
  2. Season with mustard, curry leaves, and chopped onion.
  3. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  4. Serve hot with plain rice and any chutney.

Recipe courtesy of Bridget White