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Curried lamb shanks

Dr. Ludwig's Curried Lamb Shanks

Dr. David Ludwig
Icelandic Lamb season is almost over! We didn’t want to miss the opportunity to share the delicious new recipe Dr. Ludwig developed to highlight this lamb’s incredible flavor. These lamb shanks are rich and hearty, and super simple to prepare. If you’re not a fan of lamb, this recipe works with a pork or beef roast as well. YUM! Makes 4 servings.
Icelandic Lamb is a favorite in the Ludwig household. Click here to read more about this cut of meat, as well as view another of Chef Dawn’s Lamb recipes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Meat
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium lamb shanks (about 2 ½ pounds total)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1-2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1-2 tbsp curry powder
  • ½-¾ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup chickpea flour
  • ½ cup water
  • green onions, for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • First, place the lamb shanks in a deep skillet or saucepan. Next, add the water (1 cup), coconut oil, curry powder, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat easily falls off the bone. Turn the lamb shanks as needed to prevent burning.
  • Once cooked, transfer the shanks to a serving plate.
  • To make the gravy, first mix together chickpea flour and water (1/2 cup) with an immersion blender to create a slurry. Then add the slurry to the leftover cooking liquid in the skillet and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Finally, pour the gravy over the lamb shanks, garnish, and serve!

Notes

Nutrition (Lamb Only)

Fat: 30g
Carbohydrate: 6g
Protein: 39g
Calories: 450 

Nutrition (Full Meal)

To make a complete meal, serve the lamb shanks with a whole baked sweet potato, steamed asparagus or green beans, and a half cup of berries for dessert.
Fat: 46%
Carbohydrates: 24%
Protein: 29%
Calories: 580
Keyword Meat