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.

Lamb shanks with dill, turmeric and chilli

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

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