Oregano-Braised Lamb Shanks

Yield:	1 Servings
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6		Lamb shanks (about 1 pound each)
2	tb	Ground cumin
1	tb	Salt
2	ts	Freshly ground black pepper
		Flour for dredging
3/4	c	Vegetable oil
2		Onions, cut into 8 wedges each
3		Carrots, peeled and cut into, 2-inch lengths
1		Head garlic, cloves separated, peeled and, halved lengthwis
2	bn	Oregano, stems and leaves separated,, leaves chopped
2	c	Dry white wine
2	tb	Tomato paste
2 1/2	qt	Chicken stock
5		Bay leaves
3	md	Tomatoes, cored, seeded and, diced
6	oz	Anejo cheese, grated, (1 1/2 cups)