MOROCCAN LAMB SHANKS
July 16, 2012 in meat
The freezing cold weather over the weekend brought on Big appetites and was the ideal time for me to make this delicious Moroccan lamb shanks with a flavoursome gravy – and was enjoyed by all including our friend, Di, who has no qualms saying out aloud that she prefers meat to vegetables .
Just meat and potato never does it for me so this recipe by Angela Day using chickpeas, apricots and honey is perfect if you enjoy different tastes in each mouthful.
MOROCCAN LAMB SHANKS
45ml olive oil
4 lamb shanks
2 onions, chopped
45ml fresh ginger, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1-2 green chillies, seeded and finely chopped
10ml ground cumin
10ml ground coriander
Pinch of saffron (soaked in 30mls boiling water for
15 minutes)
1 stick of cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
2 carrots, peeled and cut into rings
1 x 400gr can of chopped tomatoes
750ml water
400gr can chickpeas
100g dried apricots
15ml runny honey
45ml fresh coriander, chopped
Heat the oil in a heavy based oven proof saucepan.
Brown the lamb shanks all over and set aside.
Add the onions and fry until soft. Add the ginger,
garlic, chillies, cumin, coriander, cinnamon , salt and pepper.
Add the carrots and fry for a few minutes in the
spices. Add the tomatoes, saffron and water and bring the mixture to the boil.
Return the shanks to the pan.
Cover and bake in a preheated oven of 160C for 2 – 3
hours or until the meat is very tender.
Remove from the oven and add the chickpeas, apricots
and honey and return the pan to the oven, uncovered for another 30 minutes.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with couscous
or rice.
Flee said on July 16, 2012
Oh Will def be trying this one out on the Man… He would love me for Ever !Thanks so much
mitzireddy said on July 17, 2012
Thanks, Flee – enjoy your day – despite the freezing weather.
Sous Chef said on July 16, 2012
I bet that was delicious! I love your little tagine, nice to see you blogging again.
mitzireddy said on July 17, 2012
Thanks, Sue – trying to get back into it without being easily distracted.
janicetripepi said on July 16, 2012
Mitzi – you speaka my language darling. Love this! Have a great evening xxxx jan
mitzireddy said on July 17, 2012
Thanks, Jan – hubby loved your chicken fillets with all that lovely cheese and ham.
rumtumtigger said on July 17, 2012
Ok reading this while eating provitas for breakfast is not cool. I’m drooling. What a lovely recipe xx
mitzireddy said on July 17, 2012
Thanks, RTT – u are good with eating healthy. Am going to a wedding end of August – just told hubby that we need to lose a few kgs starting from next week. Hopefully the cold spell will be over. Enjoy the week, RTT.
pinkpolkadot said on July 17, 2012
Wow, Mitzi, this looks and sounds absolutely delicious! I love your tagine!
mitzireddy said on July 19, 2012
Thanks, Pink – the sauce is delish.
lifeisazoobiscuit said on July 18, 2012
yum! my kind of food
mitzireddy said on July 19, 2012
Thanks for the visit, Anel – I am enjoying the Masterchef series – the stress on Deena’s face after he made it into the finals – u can just feel the pressure building up in him. The contestants have done so well – I am so impressed.
Joe said on July 20, 2012
Hey Mitzi, that look great i now realise that i enjoy lamb shank.
Joe
mitzireddy said on July 20, 2012
Will keep in mind the next time u visit – enjoy the weekend, Joe.