Braised Lamb With Prunes without meat

2/3 cup dried haricot beans (or white Navy or other white beans) 2 1/2 boned shoulder of lamb, tied with string (or leg) 1 oz butter (clarified if you have[...]

2 tablespoons coriander seeds 2 tablespoons fennel seeds 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 4 large lamb shanks (about 5 pounds) 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided[...]

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[...]