Indian Style Lamb Shanks in Slow Cooker

Serves 4

2lbs of Lamb Shanks
3 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
2 green chillies, finely chopped
1 tbsp paprika
3 cloves
1.5 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
7fl oz yogurt
1 onion, sliced
1 piece cinnamon stick
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp ground pepper
2 tbsp boiling water

Mix garlic-ginger paste with chillies, paprika, cloves, salt, sugar and yogurt
Make deep cuts in the lamb, place lamb in ceramic pot and smear the yogort mixture all over, pushing into slits.
Heat oil in frying pan, add the onion and fry for a couple of minutes until golden, add cumin, cinnamon and pepper. Spoon mixture over the lamb. Add water to the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Lift the shanks out of the pot. Stir sauce well, thin if necessary with water, taste and re-season. Serve the shanks with sauce spooned over and rice, salads, raita