Qurutob: Tajik Braised Lamb with Yogurt Sauce and Flatbread

Name: Qurutob: Tajik Braised Lamb with Yogurt Sauce and Flatbread
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 h 45 min
Total time: 3 h 55 min
Cuisine: Moroccan, African
Ingredients: 2 medium sized onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 oz qurut (see below); 1/2 fatir (see below); 1 lamb shoulder and its accompaniments (see below); 1/4 cup water (optional); 2 handfuls fresh parsley, chopped for garnish; 2 handfuls fresh basil, chopped for garnish; 2 1/2 cups plain full-fat yogurt; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; Colander or cheesecloth (for straining); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 1.5 lb bone-in lamb shoulder (alternatively two lamb shanks of the same weight); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups tomatoes, chopped into large chunks; 1 cup flour, sifted; 1/2 cup water; 1 small egg; 1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds