FODMAP IT!™ Moroccan Lamb Shanks with Pomegranate & Mint - FODMAP Everyday

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder, (ground red serrano chillis)
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 4 (about 2 1/2 pounds (1.2 kg)) lamb shanks, (use New Zealand lamb for the smaller size)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, (virgin or extra virgin, divided)
• 2 medium carrots, (peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces)
• 1 cup (60 g) roughly chopped leeks, (green parts only)
• 8 single sprigs thyme (each about 3 to 4-inches (7.5 cm to 10 cm) long)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) unsweetened cranberry juice
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) water or low FODMAP Chicken Stock
• 1/4 cup (38 g) pomegranate seeds
• 1/4 cup (10 g) mint leaves