Lamb Shank Korma Recipe

Name: Lamb Shank Korma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 -3 saffron strands; 1 tablespoon water; 100 ml oil; 40 g cashew nuts; 4 green chilies, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped gingerroot; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 1 kg lamb shank; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; salt; 2 teaspoons red chili powder; 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt (or to taste); 1/3 teaspoon cardamom powder; 1 lime, juice of

Servings: persons

2 -3 saffron strands
1 tablespoon water
100 ml oil
40 g cashew nuts
4 green chilies, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chopped gingerroot
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 kg lamb shank
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
salt
2 teaspoons red chili powder
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt (or to taste)
1/3 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 lime, juice of

1
Soak saffron in water for a minimum of 15 minutes. Set aside until needed.
2
Heat half the oil in a saucepan and fry the onions until medium brown.Add the cashew nuts and continue to fry until the onions are a deep brown.
3
Use a spoon to squeeze the oil from the onions and transfer them with the nuts to a blender and puree.
4
In the remaining oil saute the green chilies, bay leaves, ginger, garlic, lamb, coriander, half the garam masala and 1 tsp of salt for 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and add the chili powder and the yogurt; stir and simmer until the yogurt is absorbed.
5
Add the onion and nut puree and mix well. Add the remaining garam masala and the cardamom powder; saute for a couple of minutes. Add 800ml of water and cook over low heat until the meat is tender. Before serving stir in the lime juice and the saffron in the water.
6
Serve with steamed rice. Yum -- .

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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: 2 -3 saffron strands, 1 tablespoon water, 100 ml oil, 40 g cashew nuts, and more.

Yes, Lamb Shank Korma 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.

Lamb Shank Korma

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