Maarkandam Soup/ Nenju Elumbu Soup/Mutton Rib Bone Soup

This is my winning (Wildcard) recipe entry in the BetterButter Soups,Smoothies and Beverages contest. This soup is very 

helpful for cough and wheezing problem. 

Ingredients:

• Mutton - Rib bone pieces/Nenju elumbu - 200gm
• Coriander seeds - 2 tsp
• Black Peppercorns - 2 tsp
• Jeera - 2 tsp
• Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
• Small onions - 10
• Ginger - little more than 1/2 inch piece
• Garlic pods(I used the large variety) - 4 to 5
• Salt - as needed
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Pepper powder (optional)
• Gingelly oil - 1 tbsp +1 tsp
• Coriander leaves - 1 small bunch
• Water - 2 cups

Method:

1. First clean the mutton bones well with water mixed with little turmeric. Rinse well.
2. Dry roast coriander seeds, peppercorns,jeera,fennel seeds, small onion, ginger and garlic in medium low flame for about two minutes. Dont let the spices burn. Set aside to cool.
3. Pulse the dry roasted spices in mixie for about 5 to 6 seconds to a coarse mixture.
4. In the pressure cooker, add the mutton, the ground coarse spice mixture, turmeric powder,salt, coriander leaves and water. Add 1tbsp of gingelly oil. Close the cooker, after 1 whistle simmer for 15 minutes till the bones are tender to eat.
5. Open and add more pepper powder only if needed and drizzle 1 tsp of gingelly oil on top. Serve hot!.