He tries to recreate the Middle Eastern flavours he grew up eating and gives it his own touch. Marinate the lamb shank, cover it and put it in the oven for one hour until it is well-cooked.

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This recipe is inspired by my time in the Middle East, travelling and working with people from across South Asia who used a lot of different spices in their cooking, as well as local Arabic-style ...