Beef Paya Recipe (Pakistani Paya Curry)
Make this authentic Beef Paya Recipe (Pakistani Paya Curry) at home with tender beef trotters, aromatic spices, and rich, flavorful gravy. This paya soup is hearty, nutritious, and perfect for breakfast or a warming family meal.
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Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 1 large beef trotter or paya (cleaned, cut, and washed)
- 1 cup onions (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons ginger and garlic (paste)
- 2 black cardamoms
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5-6 cloves
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 litre water (or as required)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a pressure cooker.
- Close the lid and cook on high flame for 10 minutes. Then reduce the heat to low-medium and cook for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the trotters begin falling off the bone.
- Open the lid and let the soup boil for a few more minutes.
- Adjust the consistency of the soup by adding more water if needed. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sliced green chilies, julienned ginger, fresh coriander, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve hot with naan, roti, paratha, or rice. Enjoy! And remember “COOKING IS EASY!”
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Notes
- Make sure to remove all hair by burning it over a direct flame (ask your butcher to do this if possible), then scrub and rinse the trotters thoroughly.
- If not using a pressure cooker, you can slow-cook the trotters overnight or for 5 to 6 hours on very low heat. Ensure the pot is sealed well. Put some heavy objects on the lid to build pressure.
- Adjust the gravy consistency by adding water if needed.