Lamb Tagine with Prunes-Martha Stewart Living

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Main Dishes, Lamb, Soups
3lbLamb shanks, sawed into 1 -inch pieces
3mdOnions, one peeled and grated, two peeled and thickly sliced
3tsRas El Hanout, plus more to taste
Salt & freshly ground pepper
1tbPlus 1 t unsalted butter
Large pinch of saffron
3cWater
1Cinnamon stick
1tsOlive oil
2tsSugar
1/2cCanned crushed tomatoes
1cCanned chick-peas
3cPumpkin or butternut squash chunks
3/4cPitted prunes, halved
Harissa Sauce (separate recipe follows)
Lavash or pita bread
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