NAATU KOZHI SOUP(COUNTRY CHICKEN SOUP)

                         NAATU KOZHI SOUP

Ingredients:
Naatu kozhi/Country chicken-200gms
(washed with turmeric powder)
Small onion/shallots-150 gms
Tomato(big)-1
Ginger-1 inch
Garlic-5-6 pods
Cumin seeds -3tsp
Pepper corns-10-15
Fenugreek seeds-1/2 tsp
Curry leaves- 2 sticks
Coriander leaves-to garnish
Salt-to taste
Sesame oil- 3 tbsp

Method:
1.In a kadai,add 2 tbsp oil and saute shallots for 2-3 mins.
2.Add ginger and garlic roughy chopped and add 2 tsp cumin seeds and pepper corns.
            

            

3.Then add tomato,salt and curry leaves and saute for 3-4 mins.
4.Keep it aside and let it cool.


5.Grind this mixture to a fine puree.
6.In a pressure cooker ,add 1 tbsp of oil and add 1 tsp of cumin seeds and fenugreek seeds.
7.Saute for few seconds and add washed chicken into it.


8.Add turmeric powder and salt and saute.
9.Add the ground paste and let this boil for 1-2 mins.


10.Add 2-3 cups of water and stir well.
11.Add curry leaves into it and let it pressure cook for 5-7whistles or until the chicken is cooked well.


12.Check for salt and spiciness.
13.Add pepper powder and coriander leaves.

14.Hot soup if perfect for winter and good remedy for cold.
15.Enjoy the hot soup with all its benefits.

AATUKAAL /PAYA SOUP

Ingredients:
Paya-1 leg
Onion-1 (cut into medium size cubes)
Turmeric powder-1 tsp
Pepper powder-to taste
Salt-to taste
Water-4-5 cups
(can add rice washed water for thickness)
Coriander leaves-for garnishing

Method:
1. Wash the Paya and keep it aside.
2. In a pressure cooker,add the paya,turmeric powder,onion,water and a pinch of salt.
3. Pressure cook them till it is soft.
4. Open the lid after the pressure is released.
5. Add water if the soup is too thick.
6. Add salt again if needed.
7. Let it boil nicely.
8. Add pepper powder and coriander leaves for garnishing.
9. Serve it hot.

Note:
1. Paya takes more time to cook.Leave more whistles than mutton.
2. Add pepper powder according to your spiciness.
3. Very thin soup will taste good than a thick one.