Braised Lamb Shanks with Curry

Lamb shanks are super-tasty when cooked slow-and-low, as in this braise, and they definitely make a hearty meal that will warm your taste buds. This dish has a full range of flavors going on: The curry and chile bring in some nice heat, the carrot helps balance the heat with its own sweetness, and the crème fraîche and final squeeze of lime juice help cut through and brighten up a typically hearty wintertime dish, making it great during any season, not just fall or winter. I like to serve i