Slow cooker lamb shank korma

Slow cooker lamb korma curry recipe

When the temperature drops and winter is truly here, nothing goes better with cosy blankets and snuggling on the lounge than slow-cooked lamb shanks or a rich and comforting curry. If you can’t decide which one to make for dinner tonight, we have you covered. Grab your trusty slow cooker and get the best of both worlds with this slow cooker lamb korma recipe. Try using our homemade korma curry paste and make this delectable dish from scratch.

Why choose lamb shank korma?

Lamb korma is a mild and slightly sweet curry with a coconut milk base and aromatic flavour from spices like cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and coriander, making it suitable for the whole family. 
In winter the slow cooker really becomes your best friend. Not only does it deliver tender buttery lamb, it also makes dinner so much easier for cold winter evenings. When you’re exhausted after a long day at work, there is nothing better than coming home knowing that dinner is already at least halfway done.
But why choose lamb shanks? Not only are shanks a more economical meat choice, when slow cooked they break down beautifully to create flavour and tenderness that works perfectly with korma.

What’s the benefit of slow cooker lamb korma?

If you want to make this lamb korma recipe, the slow cooker will be your friend. Making lamb korma slow-cooker style is not only beneficial due to the convenience factor; cooking a curry low and slow for an extended period of time also allows the flavours to really develop, ensuring a rich and flavourful result.
Deciding whether to cook on low or high heat will usually depend on how long you have to cook. If you’re the type to put your dinner on as you leave in the morning then you’ll want to go for a low setting, but if you are popping dinner on at lunchtime or in the afternoon then you may need to select a high setting for a shorter time.
If you plan on serving your lamb shanks with the bone in, be careful about extended cook times – too long in the slow cooker will have the meat entirely detaching from the bone. The only downside of this is presentation as the flavour and texture will still be gorgeous, but it’s worth noting if you’re plating for special guests. 

Love this recipe?

One lamb shank recipe for winter is never enough. If you're not feeling like curry, slow-cooked red wine lamb shanks might hit the spot, or lamb shank bourguignon, or even a classic red wine lamb shanks with creamy mash. If it’s curry you’re after but you want to move on from this lamb korma curry, then you can try a korma with meatballs or even a meat-free chickpea korma curry.