350g neck of lamb in 3 -4 pieces, a shank or some off cuts will surfice2 ltrs cold water1 large onion, finely chopped3 glaric cloves, finely chopped3 celery sticks, finely choppeda pinch of saffron strands1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1//2 teaspoon turmeric3/4 teaspoon ground gingernutmeg (5 grates on a fine grater)2 large bunches fresh coriander, washed and chopped100g small green lentils120 chana dhal (small, split and skinned chickpeas)1 dessert spoon tomato puree3 rounded dessertspoons plain flour on fine semolina flour slaked in 50ml waterjuice of 1 lemon50g unsalted butter (optional)1 lemon quateredsea salt and black pepper
Put the lamb into a large saucepan with the water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 mins, skimming off and scum or fat as it appears. Add the onion, garlic, celery, saffron, cinnamon, tumeric, ginger, nutmeg, salt and pepper as well as half the chopped coriander. Cook for half an hour before adding the lentils and chana dahl, then simmer for another half hour. Take out the meat and remove from the bone. Return the meat to the pot, along with the tomato paste, flour mixture and lemon juice. check the seasoning stir in the butter and extra coriander.