Instructions: Boulukos (Harper-Collins).

In a large skillet, brown lamb shanks in oilve oil. Add 1/2 cup water, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano and pepper. Cook, covered, over low heat for one hour, or until tender.

Rinse lentils and drain. In a medium saucepan, combine lentils, 3 cups water, onion, celery, bay leaf and 1-1/2 teaspoons of salt. Simmer, uncovered, 50-60 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Pour mixture into greased baking dish. Top with meat, lemon slices.

Bake 20-25 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and lentils are tender.

Discard onion and bay leaf.

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