Indian-Style Lamb Shanks With Dried Apricots Recipe

Name: Indian-Style Lamb Shanks With Dried Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lamb shanks (preferable french trimmed); 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon ginger (freshly grated); 1 brown onion (large finely chopped); 1 chili (red large finely chopped); 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground cardamom; 1 tablespoon honey; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 (400 g) tomatoes (canned); 2 cups water; 2 cups plain yogurt; 1 cup dried apricot; 3 tablespoons coriander (leaves)

Servings: persons

6 lamb shanks (preferable french trimmed)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon ginger (freshly grated)
1 brown onion (large finely chopped)
1 chili (red large finely chopped)
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 (400 g) tomatoes (canned)
2 cups water
2 cups plain yogurt
1 cup dried apricot
3 tablespoons coriander (leaves)

1
Heat oil in a large pot and then add the garlic, ginger, onion and chilli.
2
Cook for a few minutes to soften the onion and then add the fennel, turmeric and cardamom.
3
Next add the lamb shanks coating well with spice mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
4
Now add the honey, tomato paste, canned tomatoes and water and bring to the boil and lower to a simmer for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender (I prefer nearly falling of the bone).
5
Alternatively you could put it in a 160c fan forced or 180C non-fan forced oven for the 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
6
Add the yoghurt and apricots and simmer for another 15 minutes.
7
Stir through the coriander leaves just before serving.
8
Recommend serving with basmati rice and spicy chutney.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lamb shanks (preferable french trimmed), 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 garlic cloves (finely chopped), 1 tablespoon ginger (freshly grated), and more.

Yes, Indian-Style Lamb Shanks With Dried Apricots falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Indian-Style Lamb Shanks With Dried Apricots

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