Rogan Josh, Lamb Shanks

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Rogan Josh, Lamb Shanks to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Rogan Josh, Lamb Shanks, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 4 whole cardamom pods, broken
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• ground nutmeg to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to
• taste
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 large onion, cut into wedges
• 3 lamb shanks
• 1 (15 ounce) can carrots, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole new
• potatoes, drained
• 1/2 pound button mushrooms,
• quartered (optional)

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Stir the sour cream and all-purpose flour together in a small bowl until smooth and set aside

Step 2: Technique & Execution

In a separate small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water to make a paste

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Combine the chili powder, coriander, ginger, bouillon cubes, cardamom, tomatoes, water, nutmeg, salt and pepper in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Slowly add the cornstarch paste to the tomato mixture, stirring constantly; simmer for 2 minutes

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly stir in the sour cream and flour mixture

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Arrange the onions across the bottom of a slow cooker, lay the shanks on top of the onions and pour the prepared tomato mixture over the meat