Lamb shanks with dill, turmeric and chilli
This is a handy way to cook lamb for just one or two people without the faff of roasting a whole shoulder or leg. Just adjust the marinade accordingly.
SERVES
2
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
10
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
180
MINUTES
Ingredients
2 hind lamb shanks
300ml beef stock
For the marinade:
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium-heat fresh long red chillies, thinly sliced (reserve some for garnish)
1 x 5cm cube of ginger, peeled and finely grated
80ml vegetable oil
2 tbsp ground turmeric
2 heaped tbsp chopped fresh dill
2 tbsp fenugreek seeds
2 tbsp crushed hazelnuts
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
4 good pinches of fine sea salt
2 good cracks of freshly ground black pepper
To garnish:
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
A handful of pistachios, shelled and roughly chopped





