Braised Lamb without saffron cardamom worcestershire

12 dried shiitake mushrooms 2 1/2 cups boiling water 1 3-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled, thickly sliced 3 garlic cloves, peeled 3/4 cup coarsely chopped[...]

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[...]

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[...]