ngredients:

• Goat Legs/Paya pieces (smoked pieces) – 1 lb
• Onions – 1 big (chopped)
• Tomatoes – 2 medium (chopped)
• Green Chillies – 3 (slit lengthwise)
• Ginger garlic paste – 2 to 3 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
• Chilli powder – 2 to 2 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
• Garam masala items – 1 tsp (cloves – 1, cinnamon stick – 1, saunf – 1/2 tsp, bay leaf – 1)
• Salt – to taste
• Tamarind paste – 1/2 tsp
• Oil – 3 tbsp
• Coriander leaves(Cilantro) and Curry leaves.

Method:

Clean the pieces well to remove any dirt/smoked remains.

Pressure cook them with some turmeric, chilli, coriander, ginger garlic paste, half the onions, tomatoes, green chillies and salt till the legs are done well and soft (takes approx 20-25 min).

In a pan, heat oil and add the garam masala items and rest of the onions. Saute the onions for a while. Then, add little ginger garlic paste, fry for a while, then add the pressure cooked contents and mix well. Allow to cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Then add the tamarind paste and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the curry leaves and coriander leaves for garnish.

Miscellaneous:

• Tips: Goes well with rice, aapams. If preferred, you can add in some coconut milk to thicken the kozhambu/soup. If you use less chilli powder, this can be served as a soup as well.
• Serves 4-5
• Cooking Time: 20 min
• Cuisine: Indian