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Lamb Shank Curry – Cooked In The Instant Pot, Delicious & Flavourful

 

There’s something magical about lamb shanks, isn’t there? The rich, tender meat that falls off the bone, soaked in flavourful spices, brings so much comfort. I recently got my hands on some beautiful Australian lamb shanks and couldn’t wait to transform them into a soul-soothing curry using my Instant Pot.

Spoiler alert: It turned out amazing, and I’m excited to share every delicious detail.

I’ve always heard great things about Australian lamb: known for its high quality and distinct flavour. It’s a little leaner, which means you get all that juicy goodness without feeling too heavy. Plus, it’s raised naturally, which makes a huge difference when you’re crafting a dish as simple and vibrant as curry.

I’ve tried lamb shanks a few times at restaurants & loved it.  Since then had been thinking of cooking lamb shanks in my kitchen and I was certain cooking lamb shanks in the Instant Pot is going to be a breeze.

I went for a traditional Indian-style curry with a few personal twists. Marinated the lamb shanks and then pressure cooked for 40 minutes in the Instant Pot. After that, I added ground almonds and yogurt; this made the gravy rich and delicious.

The lamb was melt-in-your-mouth tender, perfectly cooked through, and had absorbed all the spices. The sauce had thickened beautifully, clinging to every bit of the lamb shanks.

If you’re looking for a meal that’s hearty, rich in flavor, and surprisingly quick to pull together, give this lamb shank curry a try. You won’t be disappointed!

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Lamb Shank Curry - Cooked In The Instant Pot, Delicious & Flavourful
 
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
For marination
  • Lamb shanks- 3 pieces
  • Ginger grated- ½ tbsp
  • Garlic, grated- ½ tbsp
  • Kashmiri chili powder- 1 tbsp
  • Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
  • Cumin powder- 1 tsp
  • Salt- 1½ tsp
For pressure cooking
  • Oil- 1 tbsp
  • Dried bay leaves- 2
  • Onions, chopped- 2
  • Tomatoes, chopped- 2
  • Marinated lamb shanks
  • Salt- ½ tsp
For grinding
  • Almonds, soaked- 15
  • Yogurt- 3 tbsp
For Sautéing
  • Saffron strands- 10 strands
  • Coriander leaves- 2 tsp
  • Garam masala- 1 tsp
  • Cilantro, chopped- 3 tbsp
Instructions
  1. I've taken 3 Australian lamb shanks.
  2. In a bowl, take the lamb shanks & add all the ingredients mentioned 'for marinating'.
  3. Let marinate for an hour, or overnight.
  4. Turn on the Instant Pot. Select saute setting, temperature should be medium.
  5. Add oil, dried bay leaves & onions. Season with ½ tsp salt.
  6. Combine well & saute for a minute.
  7. Add tomatoes, saute for a minute.
  8. Add the marinated lamb shanks, combine well.
  9. No need to add water.
  10. Close with the lid.
  11. Cancel saute setting, select pressure cooking, set the pressure to high & time to 40 minutes.
  12. In the meantime, soak whole almonds in warm water for 15 minutes.
  13. After 15 minutes, remove the skin.
  14. To a blender jar, add the soaked almonds & yogurt, grind to a smooth paste.
  15. After 40 minutes of pressure cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes & then do a quick pressure release.
  16. Open the lid, the aroma will be mesmerizing & the lamb shanks will be tender & juicy.
  17. There will be good amount of liquid in the pot.
  18. Turn on the saute setting.
  19. Add the ground almonds & yogurt, combine well & cook.
  20. Add coriander powder, garam masala & salt if required, cook till the gravy thickens.
  21. Garnish with cilantro.
  22. Take the inner pot out of the main pot.
  23. Serve this lamb shanks curry with paratha, chapati or naan.
  24. The gravy is very rich and finger licking delicious.
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