LAMB SHANKS WITH GARLIC SAUCE

LAMB  SHANKS  WITH  GARLIC  SAUCE:

INGREDIENTS:       ( serves 6 )

2  kilos  lamb shoulder, cut into 6 pieces
1/2   tsp  salt
1/4  tsp  black pepper
2-3  tbsp  oil

GARLIC SAUCE MIXTURE:
2  large  onions, chopped
10-12  cloves  garlic, minced
2  tbsp  fresh ginger, minced
2-3  medium chillies, sliced
1  tbsp mixed spices
1  tsp cinnamon
1  tsp  cardamom, ground
1  tsp  coriander, ground
1/2  tsp  cumin, ground
1/2  tsp saffron, crushed
2  tsp salt
1/4  tsp  black pepper
2-3  bay leaves
2  large tomatoes, peeled, chopped
1  cup tomato juice
2-3 tbsp  lemon juice

Steamed  Basmati  Saffron  Rice

METHOD:

• Trim shanks of any visible fat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in saute pan; add 2 -3 shanks, cook turning all over sides until shanks are light brown, keep aside.
• To the same pan add onion and cook 5 -6 minutes until light brown, add garlic, ginger and cook until garlic is golden. Add chillies and stir well until wilted.
• Add mixed spices, cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, cumin, saffron, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Cook for 1-2 minutes to release the fragrant of the spices.
• Add tomatoes, tomato juice and lemon juice. Stir well. Return the shanks to the pan. Cover with lid and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 45-60 minutes until shanks are tender. Serve them over rice.