Persian Lamb Shanks

Braised lamb shanks

• CuisinePersian
• CategoryLamb
• CourseMains

Ingredients

• 4Lamb shanks
• 200 gmsOnions, thinly sliced
• 25 gmsGarlic, minced
• 1 tspTurmeric
• 1 tbspCoriander seeds
• 1 tspCumin seeds
• ½ tspCinnamon
• ½ tspCardamom
• 1Star anise
• ½ tspPepper
• 1 pinchNutmeg
• ¼ tspSaffron threads
• 2 tbspLemon juice
• 2Bay leaves
• 4 sprigsRosemary

Preparation

1. Grind coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, pepper and nutmeg into a fine powder
2. Heat oil and brown the lamb shanks
3. Remove and add thinly sliced onions and fry till soft
4. Add garlic, turmeric, spice powder and stir
5. Add lamb shanks back with saffron, lemon juice, bay leaves, rosemary and 2 cups of water
6. Bring to boil and then simmer for about two hours till lamb shanks are almost falling off the bone
7. Carefully remove lamb shanks and thicken the gravy a little
8. Add lamb shanks back and serve with rice