Curried Lamb Shanks With Naan
🕒 Cook Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
This curried lamb shanks recipe presents a spicy twist to traditional lamb dishes, offering an exceptionally tender taste. The preparation involves the meticulous trimming of lamb shanks, either by “french cutting” or simply removing excess gristle and fat to reveal the bone. Pairing with naan, a leavened Indian bread available in most supermarkets, completes the culinary experience.
Ingredients:
- 8 lamb shanks
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 yellow onions
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 tbsp curry paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 cauliflower
- 1 pumpkin
- 2 cups red lentils
- 400g fresh coriander
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2256.4
- Fat: 85g
- Saturated Fat: 31g
- Cholesterol: 484.2mg
- Sodium: 1794.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 193.5g
- Fiber: 67.9g
- Sugar: 58.1g
- Protein: 212.3g
Instructions:
- Preparation: Begin by tossing the lamb shanks in flour, ensuring to shake away any excess.
- Browning the Lamb: Heat oil in a large frying pan and cook the lamb shanks in batches until they are browned evenly on all sides.
- Sautéing Aromatics: In the same pan, cook the onion and garlic until the onion softens, then add the curry paste, stirring until fragrant.
- Simmering the Curry: Return the lamb to the pan and add water, crushed tomatoes, sugar, and stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for about 1 1/2 hours until the lamb is tender.
- Preheating the Oven: Preheat your oven to a high temperature.
- Adding Vegetables: Add cauliflower and pumpkin to the curry, bringing it to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for an additional 15 minutes.
- Incorporating Lentils: Stir in the red lentils and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Final Touch: Remove the curry from heat and stir in the fresh coriander for added flavor.
- Preparing the Naan: Meanwhile, wrap the naan bread in foil and heat it in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
- Serving: Serve the warm naan alongside the flavorful curried lamb shanks for a delightful meal experience.
This recipe offers a tantalizing blend of spices and textures, making it an excellent choice for adventurous palates seeking a taste of Indian-inspired cuisine with a spicy kick. Enjoy the tender lamb shanks paired with the soft and aromatic naan bread for a memorable dining experience!
