Kabuli Palao (Afghan Lamb Shanks with Rice, Carrots, and Raisins) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lamb shanks (about 2 pounds)
• 2 cups water, plus more to cook the rice
• 1 large sweet onion, roughly chopped
• 1 teaspoon advieh
• 1 teaspoon felfel or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup, plus 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 3 quarts water
• 2 cups uncooked white basmati rice
• 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon slivered almonds
• 1 tablespoon slivered pistachios
• 1 cup sultanas or golden raisins
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2 x 1/4-inch matchsticks