Paya – Spicy Lamb Trotters and Shank Recipe

Name: Paya – Spicy Lamb Trotters and Shank Recipe
Ingredients: 8 lamb trotters (cleaned and singed); 2 large lamb shanks (cut into 2–3 thick rounds across the bone); 2 liters water; 160 ml vegetable oil; 250 g Spanish white onions (finely sliced); 150 g red onions (roughly chopped); 50 g whole garlic cloves; 30 g garlic paste & chopped ginger; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 bay leaf; 2 cloves; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 0.5 tsp cumin seeds; 8 green cardamom pods; 1 tsp fennel seeds; 2 tsp coriander seeds; 3 tsp deggi mirch chilli powder; 5 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tsp fine sea salt; 100 g full-fat Greek yogurt; 0.5 tsp garam masala; 2 tsp lime juice

A rich and flavorful lamb dish with aromatic spices.

Recipe by Shamil Thakrar· Structured by ReelsMeals

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Ingredients

8 lamb trotters (cleaned and singed)
2 large lamb shanks (cut into 2–3 thick rounds across the bone)
2 liters water
0.68 cup vegetable oil
8 4/5 oz Spanish white onions (finely sliced)
5 3/10 oz red onions (roughly chopped)
1 4/5 oz whole garlic cloves
1 1/10 oz garlic paste & chopped ginger
1 cinnamon stick
1 bay leaf
2 cloves
1 tsp black peppercorns
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
8 green cardamom pods
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 tsp coriander seeds
3 tsp deggi mirch chilli powder
5 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp fine sea salt
3 1/2 oz full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 tsp garam masala
2 tsp lime juice

Instructions

1
Simmer the Trotters: Place the cleaned lamb trotters in a large pan or pressure cooker with water, whole garlic cloves, a cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and a bay leaf. Simmer gently until the trotters begin to soften and release their gelatinous goodness.
2
Make the Masala: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the sliced white and red onions and fry until deeply golden brown. Stir in the ginger paste, garlic paste, and whole spices (cloves, peppercorns, cumin, cardamom), sautéing until fragrant.
3
Add Spices & Yogurt: Lower the heat and mix in the deggi mirch, ground coriander, and turmeric. Stir continuously, then lower the heat further and fold in the Greek yogurt a little at a time until the oil begins to separate from the masala base.
4
Combine Meat and Broth: Add the lamb shank pieces and cooked trotters into the pot, searing them lightly in the spiced onion mixture. Pour in the reserved cooking broth from the trotters.
5
Slow Cook: Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat (or transfer to a low oven) until the meat on the shanks and trotters is completely tender and falling off the bone, creating a thick, rich gravy.
6
Finish and Serve: Stir in the garam masala and fresh lime juice. Adjust salt to taste and serve hot, garnished with fresh ginger juliennes and cilantro, alongside warm naan or pav bread.

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Simmer trotters first

Place the cleaned trotters with water and whole spices and simmer until they begin to soften and release gelatin before proceeding.

Deep‑golden onions

Fry the sliced white and red onions in oil until they reach a deep golden brown before adding ginger, garlic, and spices.

Gradual yogurt incorporation

Fold the Greek yogurt in a little at a time while stirring, and watch for the oil.

Low‑heat slow cooking

Cover and simmer on low heat (or in a low oven) until the meat is completely tender and falling off the bone.

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