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Baghali Polo ba Mahiche - Braised Lamb Shanks with Dill Rice and Fava Beans

Mahiche - Braised Lamb Shanks

This slow braising process guarantees a melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Course Main Dish
Cuisine iranian cuisine, iranian food, persian cuisine, Persian Food
Keyword Mahiche - Braised Lamb Shanks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Servings 4 people
Author Labsalliebe

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS FOR MAHICHE LAMB SHANKS

  • 4 lamb shanks
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp Advieh for Khoresh or

ADVIEH KHORESH SPICE MIXTURE

  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tsp dried rose petals
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cumin

Instructions

PREPARATION OF LAMB SHANKS

  1. Wash the lamb shanks and dry them well.

  2. Peel the onion and cut it into eighths.

  3. Fry the onion lightly in a large saucepan with oil until golden.

  4. Sprinkle with turmeric.

  5. Place the lamb shanks on top of the onion, sprinkle with saffron and advieh.

  6. Close the lid tightly and fry strongly for 5 minutes, then deglaze with 500 ml boiling water, and reduce the heat.

  7. Add salt, pepper, cover and simmer for 2 -3 hours.

  8. Only add a bit of boiling water if necessary.