Rogan josh lamb shank

In a large pan, heat the oil and add the green cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, fennel seeds, if using, black cardamom pods, cumin seeds and kashmiri red chillies. Allow to sizzle for a few minutes before adding the pured onions.

Allow the onions to turn golden brown, about 15 mins, before adding the ginger and garlic. Add the rogan josh paste and stir well for 2 mins Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 10 mins.

Add the lamb shanks. Pour enough water into the pan to cover half of the meat of the lamb shanks. Cover and allow to simmer for about 1½-2 hrs, or until the lamb has cooked through. Check occasionally and top up with water when necessary. When the shanks are nearly cooked through, remove from the pan and set aside.

Sprinkle the coriander into the sauce. Remove from the heat and pure until smooth. Return to the heat and allow to thicken.

Place the lamb shanks back in the sauce for a few minutes to heat through. Serve immediately with hot rice or fresh hot Indian bread.