Lamb Shanks Cooked in Yogurt

This lamb braises in its own juices and those produced by the onions. A large quantity of whole garlic cloves brown and become sublimely tender during the long cooking process, nicely offsetting the creamy, almost bland sauce. Do not skimp on the herb garnish, which is essential in this case.

Serve with crusty bread, warm pita, or a good pilaf.

Other cuts of meat you can use here: chunks of boneless lamb shoulder, which will cook consi