Aatu Kaal Soup (Mutton Leg Bone Soup)

"Aatu Kaal Soup" is one of the authentic, traditional soups from Chettinad kitchen. Its said that Aatu Kaal Soup is good for bones and it gives strength to your body.

My dad got the Aatu kaal cleaned and grilled from the shop. We should see to it that it is free from any hairs.

In my childhood days, we were given a full massage oil bath every Sunday. Mom would be ready with this yummy, mouth-watering Aatu Kaal Soup right after the oil bath. Its after many long years that I tasted this soup again at home and that too I tried it out for the first time and it was awesome.

Ingredients
Aatu Kaal - 20 pieces
Onion shallots - 10 (cut lengthwise)
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - few sprigs
Water - 7 cups
Salt - to taste
Milk - 3 tbsp
Crushed pepper powder - 1/2 tsp

Procedure
1. To a pressure cooker, add all the items except salt and the milk.
2. Pressure cook it for an hour and see to it that you pour enough water may be more than 7 cups of water if required.
3. Once the pressure is released add salt and milk to it.
4. Add crushed pepper powder if you are looking for a spicy soup.
5. Your Aatu kaal Soup is now ready.