Khouzi Ala Timman (Iraqi Lamb Shanks And Rice) (Gluten-Free)

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse lamb shanks and place in a large pot with cold water to just cover the meat.
2. 2
   Add the noomi or lemon rind and bring slowly to a boil, skimming as required.
3. 3
   In another pan gently fry the onion in the olive oil until transparent.
4. 4
   Then add the bahrat & turmeric and fry for a further one minute.
5. 5
   Add tomatoes, approximately 1 1/2 tsp salt and some pepper to taste and raisins if using.
6. 6
   When lamb shank liquid is well skimmed and simmering, add the tomato mixture.
7. 7
   Cover and simmer gently for 1 1/2-2 hours until meat is very tender. Towards the end of cooking, place the lid on an angle so that the liquid can reduce to a thick sauce and sqeeze the optional lemon.
8. 8
   Arrange lamb shanks on a bed of Timman >>> Recipe #366129 pour over sauce and serve with a salad and khoubiz (flat bread).