Moroccan Lamb Shanks with Dates

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Lamb Shanks
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Mix and Mash Together (use mortar):

  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • hot harissa paste

Other

  • 14 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups cans (14oz) Chicken Broth, low sodium
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cups sliced Deglet Noor Dates
  • 1 can lentils, drained

Instructions
 

  • Brown lamb shanks French Style in olive oil.
  • Take out browned shanks and add 2 red onions that are cut into wedges
  • Brown for 5 minutes then mix all the spices above with diced tomatoes, chicken stock and cinnamon stick.
  • Cook in flameproof casserole and put into 275 degree oven for 1 hour.
  • Add dates and lentils then cook for 1 additional hour at 275 degrees.
  • Serve over Rice Pilaf
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