Braised Lamb without meat anise tomatoes balsamic wine scallions

7 (1 pound) lamb shanks 2 tablespoons vegetable oil water to cover 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and diced 1 1/2 pounds[...]

4 lamb shanks (4 1/2 pounds) 1 1/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 24 cloves garlic , peeled 12 cloves garlic , unpeeled 6 bay leaves 6 sprigs[...]

6 lamb shanks 1 large onion (sliced) 2 garlic cloves , minced 1/2 tablespoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1/2 teaspoon[...]