Shan Paya Curry mix is blended specifically for paya -- the slow-cooked trotters dish prized across Pakistan and North India for its deeply nourishing, collagen-rich gravy. This paya masala provides the warming backdrop of ginger, garlic, whole spices, and chilli that the dish demands, requiring long, gentle cooking to break down the connective tissue into a silky, gelatinous broth.

Shan makes this traditional recipe approachable with a pre-measured paya curry spice mix and clear cooking directions in every packet. The brand has been a staple in South Asian households for decades, known for consistent quality and authentic flavour.

Use beef or lamb trotters, cleaned and split. Slow-cook with onions, ginger, garlic, and the spice mix for several hours until the gravy thickens naturally from the collagen in the bones. For best results, cook overnight on the lowest heat or use a pressure cooker to reduce the time. Paya is traditionally a breakfast dish -- serve piping hot with fresh naan, a squeeze of lemon, and sliced ginger.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Unopened packets keep their full potency until the printed expiry date. Shan Paya Curry is available from Hills Harvest alongside other south eastern asian spice blend options and Pakistani spice mixes -- halal grocery delivery across The Hills Shire, Blacktown, Parramatta, and Hawkesbury.