3 red chillies, seeds removed and chopped
1 tbsp coriander leaves
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 thumb-sized piece of fresh root ginger, peeled and chopped
1 lemongrass stalks, pounded
1 lime, juice only
1 large onion, sliced
200g/7oz basmati rice
1 x 400g/14oz tin coconut milk
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú tamarind paste
1 bay leaf
250ml/9oz warm beef stock
3 cardamom pods, crushed and seeds removed
1 cinnamon stick
20²µ/¾´Ç³ú coriander seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds
1 star anise
½ tsp turmeric powder
4 tbsp vegetable oil
4 lamb shanks