Lamb Shank with Basmati Rice – 75-Minute Recipe
A hearty lamb shank stew served over fragrant basmati rice and tender potatoes, bursting with aromatic spices and a smoky depth that makes every bite unforgettable.
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Ingredients
- 2 lamb shank
- 2 lamb shoulder
- salt, to taste
- paprika, to taste
- turmeric, to taste
- onion powder, to taste
- cardamom, to taste
- cayenne pepper, to taste
- garlic powder, to taste
- allspice, to taste
- a little oil
- thyme, to taste
- onions, to taste
- water, to taste
- 2 drops liquid smoke
- 2 spicy tea bag
- 2 dashes balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups broth
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup water (for rice mixture)
Spice Bundle
- dried thyme, to taste
- 2 pimento seeds
- 2 cloves
- cheesecloth
Instructions
- 1Season the raw lamb shanks and lamb shoulder pieces with salt, paprika, turmeric, onion powder, cardamom, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, allspice, and a little oil.
- 2Massage the spices into the meat until evenly coated.
- 3Prepare the spice bundle: place dried thyme, pimento seeds, and cloves on cheesecloth, crush them together, and tie the cloth.
- 4In a large pot, add the seasoned lamb, the spice bundle, onions, water, liquid smoke, spicy tea bags, and balsamic vinegar.
- 5Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce to a simmer.
- 6When about 30 minutes remain, remove a cup and a half of the broth and add the washed potatoes.
- 7Continue to simmer, keeping the pot covered.
- 8Add the cooked basmati rice and the remaining broth‑water mixture to the pot.
- 9Bring back to a simmer, cover, and cook until the rice is tender.
- 10Serve the lamb shanks on a bed of rice with the potatoes.
- 11Pour any remaining sauce over the plated lamb shank, potatoes, and rice.
- 12Demonstrate tenderness by pulling the meat apart with a fork or hand before serving.
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Even spice coating
Massage the spices into the lamb until the meat is evenly coated before cooking.
Timing for potatoes
When about 30 minutes remain, remove 1½ cups of broth and add the washed potatoes before continuing to simmer.
Rice addition
Stir the cooked basmati rice and the remaining broth‑water mixture into the pot, then simmer covered until the rice is tender.
Spice bundle preparation
Place dried thyme, pimento seeds, and cloves on cheesecloth, crush together, and tie into a bundle before adding to the pot.
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1 hr 15 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Lamb Shank with Basmati Rice and Potatoes?
- About 1 hour 15 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 1 hour of cooking.
- How many servings does this Lamb Shank with Basmati Rice and Potatoes recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Lamb Shank with Basmati Rice and Potatoes recipe come from?
- It was shared by thegoldenbalance on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.