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Kareena Kapoor, a true foodie, has loved paya soup— a cherished Kapoor family mutton broth — since childhood.
Kareena shared her childhood favourite—her grandmother’s iconic paya soup.
Bollywood’s beloved Kareena Kapoor is not just a superstar but also a certified foodie! While she enjoys a variety of cuisines, from Gujarati delicacies to Chinese snacks, one dish that has remained close to her heart since childhood is paya soup—a rich and flavourful mutton broth deeply cherished by the Kapoor family.
During a chat with actress and influencer Prajakta Koli, Kareena Kapoor revealed the one dish she couldn’t live without as a kid—her grandmother’s legendary paya soup. This soulful dish wasn’t just her favourite, but also a must-have for the Kapoor siblings Ranbir, Riddhima and Karisma. The tradition hasn’t faded with time, as Kareena now ensures her son Taimur gets his fair share of this nourishing soup, just as her grandmother wished.
If you’re curious to try this Kapoor-approved comfort food, here’s how you can make it at home!
For the Stock:
- 2 tbsp coriander seeds
- 2 tbsp black pepper
- 10 cloves
- 4 bay leaves
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 piece ginger
- 10 cups water
- 1 cup mutton trotters (paya)
For the Soup:
- 3 red onions, pureed
- 3/4 cup oil
- 2 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: In a large pressure cooker, combine the coriander seeds, black pepper, cloves, bay leaves, garlic, cinnamon, salt, ginger, water, and paya. Let it cook for 20-25 minutes until the trotters turn soft and tender.
Step 2: While the stock is bubbling away, heat oil in a separate pan and saute pureed onions until golden brown. Toss in the coriander powder, chilli powders, salt, turmeric, garam masala, and ginger-garlic paste. Stir well and let the masala cook until fragrant.
Step 3: Once the stock is ready, strain it and discard the whole spices. Add the tender trotters to the prepared onion masala and cook everything together for 5-10 minutes on medium heat.
Step 4: Pour a little stock into the masala first to loosen it up, then gradually mix in the rest of the stock. Let it come to a gentle boil.
Step 5: Transfer the soup to a bowl, garnish with fresh coriander, and serve it piping hot!
This dish is not just a meal but a food for the soul—loved by the Kapoor family for generations!
- Location :
Delhi, India, India
