Paya/ Hooves - My Family Style

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I make this dish the way my grand mother used to make. Trust me this is the most delicious soup like dish. Paya made by my mom are highly famous in our family and friends.  goat/ lamb paya 6, washed onions 1 big, finely sliced garlic paste 1-1/2tbsp ginger paste 1tbsp red chilli powder 1tbsp - adjust to taste turmeric powder 1/4tsp black pepper powder a pinch - optional salt to taste garam masala pwdr 1/2 tsp oil 1 cup Method: Heat oil and fry onions till light golden. Add in paya/ hooves, garlic, ginger, red chilli powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder and salt. Add 2 mugs of water; mix well, bring it to a boil on high heat and then put it on pressure for 20 minutes on low heat. (Or cook on low heat atleast for 4 hours) Remove the cover and fry until oil separates from gravy on medium heat.  Add 2 more glass of water and again put it on pressure for another 25 to 30 minutes on low heat. Remove the cover; add a pinch of black pepper powder and let it cook on low heat uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes. Add more water if you desire to have liquid gravy. Garnish with fresh coriander and lemon. Serve hot with naan or boiled rice. Serves 6 to 8.