Jarretes de cordero estofados fáciles

Ingredientes

• 2 kg lamb shanks (approx 6 lamb shanks)
• 1 teaspoon 7 spice
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon sumac
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 cinnamon stick
• salt to taste
• 3 onions (sliced into ribbons)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (finely chopped)
• 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons ground cashews
• 2 cups tomato sauce or passata
• mild olive oil or vegetable oil
• toasted nuts (cashews, pistachios, flaked almonds)

Preparación

1. 1

   In a large bowl, add the lamb shanks, spices, 1 teaspoon of salt, a good drizzle of mild olive oil, lemon juice. Cover and marinade for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight

2. 2

   When you are ready to cook take out the lamb shanks from the fridge and bring to room temperature (around an hour)

3. 3

   In a wide casserole dish, add a drizzle of vegetable oil on medium high heat and sauté the sliced onions until golden on medium heat for at least 15 minutes

4. 4

   Then add the lamb shanks and sear the outsides until browned

5. 5

   Add the cinnamon stick, garlic, ginger, ground cashews and tomato sauce (or passata) and another teaspoon of salt

6. 6

   Simmer on low heat for around 2 hours, turning the lamb shanks every fifteen minutes or so

7. 7

   Taste the sauce to adjust the salt level and serve with rice and garnish with toasted nuts.