Braised Lamb without clove cinnamon

4 x meaty lamb shanks 1 x tbsp of sunflower oil 20 x shallots , peeled and halved across the breadth 2 x cloves of garlic , roughly chopped 1 x tbsp tomato[...]

    Position rack in lowest third of oven and turning often, preheat to 325F. Heat oil in heavy - about 15 min. large pot or possibly Dutch oven over high -[...]

500 gm cubed braising lamb or possibly shoulder or possibly leg cubed 1 x salt and black pepper 1 tsp grnd cumin 1 tsp coriander 1 tsp grnd ginger 1 lrg onion[...]