Instant Pot Lamb Shanks Curry
4
servings
Main
Course
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Ingredients
Directions
Ingredients
2 tbsp
freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tsp
kosher salt
2 tsp
grated fresh ginger
2 tsp
minced garlic
2 tsp
ground coriander
2 tsp
Kashmiri red chile powder or another mild red chile powder*
Use 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chile powder and 1/2 teaspoon garam masala for a milder curry, or 2 teaspoons chile powder and 1 teaspoon garam masala for a spicier curry.
*Show Note
1 tsp
ground cumin
½ tsp
ground turmeric
2 lb
bone-in lamb shanks, in pieces 2 inches thick, patted dry
¼ c
neutral vegetable oil
2 lg
yellow onions, thinly sliced
½ c
water
¼ c
tomato paste
1 tsp
garam masala
½ c
chopped fresh cilantro
Archana Mundhe crafted over 75 brilliant recipes in The Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook.
Here is a home-style lamb curry cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection with the Meat/Stew setting on the Instant Pot. Plan ahead and marinate the lamb for 2 to 3 hours and you will be surprised to see how well the flavors permeate the shanks. Add a little extra garam masala for more heat. Serve without the parathas for a gluten-free dish.
Directions
- In a bowl, stir together the lemon juice, salt, ginger, garlic, coriander, chile powder, cumin, and turmeric. Add the lamb and turn to evenly coat. Set aside at room temperature for 20 minutes or refrigerate for up to 3 hours or even overnight for the best flavors.
- Select the high Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and heat the oil. Add the onions and cook until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Press the Cancel button to turn off the Instant Pot. Add the marinated lamb and stir to combine. Pour in the water and stir well with a wooden spoon, nudging loose any browned bits from the pot bottom.
- Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Meat/Stew setting and set the cooking time for 40 minutes at high pressure.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then move the Pressure Release to Venting to release any remaining steam. Open the pot and stir in the tomato paste and garam masala. Select the high Sauté setting and cook until the curry comes to a gentle boil and thickens slightly, about 5 minutes. Press the Cancel button to turn off the Instant Pot.
- Spoon the curry onto plates, sprinkle with the cilantro, and serve with parathas.
Reprinted with permission from The Essential Indian Instant Pot by Archana Mundhe, copyright © 2018. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Photography credit Colin Price © 2018
