Lamb Quince and Okra Tagine

Name: Lamb, Quince, and Okra Tagine
Ingredients: 2 lb. lean boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed of fat and cut into 6 pieces; 3 medium red onions, peeled; 1 grated, 2 finely chopped; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp. ground ginger; 1⁄2 tsp. hot paprika; 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley; 18 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped; Salt; 1⁄4 cup tomato puree; 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced; 1⁄2 tsp. ground cumin; 3 fresh quinces; 2 tbsp. butter; 2 tbsp. sugar; 1⁄4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 1⁄4 lb. fresh small okra, tops pared; Pinch saffron threads