lamb

Indian-Spiced Lamb Shanks

  • Serves 4
  • Prep time: 20 Mins | Cooking time: 2 Hours 30 Mins

This recipe adds a unique twist to traditional lamb shanks, resulting in a vibrant and exciting dish. Serve with flatbread and fresh herbs for a fulfilling and balanced meal. This recipe is from Beef + Lamb New Zealand via recipes.co.nz.

Ingredients

Lamb

  • 4 lamb shanks

  • 8 garlic cloves crushed

  • 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger

  • 2 tbsp ground coriander

  • 2 tsp ground cumin

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

  • 1 1/2 cups Greek style yoghurt

  • 1 cup vegetable stock

  • 1 green chilli deseeded and finely chopped

  • 1 cinnamon stick

To Serve

  • Flatbread

  • Indian-style chutney

  • Green chilli

  • Fresh coriander

  • Green beans

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C.

  2. Place the garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, black pepper and cardamom in a small bowl and mix to a paste with a little vegetable oil.

  3. Rub into the lamb shanks.

  4. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add a dash of oil.

  5. Place in the lamb shanks and brown on both sides, then transfer to a casserole dish that fits the lamb shanks comfortably

  6. Pour the yoghurt and stock into the frying pan and bring to the boil.

  7. Pour over the shanks.

  8. Add the green chilli and cinnamon and cover with the lid or tin foil.

  9. Place in the oven and cook for 2 1/2 - 3 hours until the meat is almost falling off the bone.

  10. Turn shanks from time to time and season as required.

  11. Remove from the oven and strain sauce into a wide saucepan.

  12. Bring sauce to the boil.

  13. Pour sauce over the shanks before serving.

  14. Serve with flatbreads, green beans, chutney and fresh chilli and coriander.