Wash the tomatoes. Cut the garlic into cloves. Peel and quarter onions. Clean and wash the peppers. Clean and wash the beans. Peel and wash carrots and cut them into pieces. Wash herbs.
Wash knuckles and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Brown the knuckles in it all around. Add onions and garlic and fry briefly. Add tomatoes, carrots, beans and herbs.
Deglaze everything with a good 1⁄2 litre of water. Bring to the boil, cover and stew for about 1 1⁄2 hours. Then braise open for about 30 minutes until done. Season knuckles and vegetables with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
Do everything. You can have pita bread or a pilaf.