1–2 tsp dried red chilli flakes
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 garlic cloves
2 onions, thinly sliced
4 sweet potatoes, peeled
250ml/9fl oz chicken stock
100g/3½oz hopped tomatoes or passata
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp black peppercorns
1 tsp coriander seeds
2 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp olive oil
olive oil, for drizzling
1 tbsp smoked paprika
2 pinches saffron
sea salt
8 sheets brick or filo pastry
2 lamb shanks (about 350g/12oz each)