Braised Indian Lamb Shanks

Source: Annie O'Sullivan
Lamb Shanks Recipe: Braised Indian Lamb Shanks Recipe

This Lamb Shanks Recipe is Perfect with:

Ingredients

  • 2 lamb shanks
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1-inch piece ginger, peeled
  • 1/4 cup yogurt
  • 3/4 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1/8 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 small onions, sliced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoons cayenne
  • 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions

In a food processor, combine garlic, ginger, yogurt and garam masala. Pierce a few holes in the lamb shanks with the tip of a knife. Rub this marinade into the lamb shanks.

In a dutch oven, heat oil. Add onions, and cook until golden brown (you really need to wait for the color to develop here. This could take up to 15 minutes). Brown the lamb shanks on all sides. Add tomatoes and spices, cover and cook for about an hour. Be sure to turn the lamb shanks every once in a while to ensure that the entire lamb shank is absorbing the flavors.

Add the rum and chicken stock and cook for about another hour, or until the lamb shanks are very tender. Serve lamb shanks, topped with cilantro. I kept the lamb shanks on the bone, but you could certainly remove and shred the lamb shanks and serve in the remaining sauce.