Persian Lamb Shanks Recipe - Recipezazz.com

Ingredients

• 300 grams lamb shanks (four shanks, about 10oz each)
• Salt and pepper
• 1 to 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable oil)
• 1 onion, sliced (large yellow, brown)
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tomatoes , chopped (medium tomatoes)
• *Spices*
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ( plus 1/8 teaspoon)
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder (plus 1/8 teaspoon)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon , extra for later
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads