Lamb Chili with Masa Harina Dumplings

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup well-shaken buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo
• 3 1/4 lb boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups water
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 Turkish bay leaves or 1 California
• 1/4 cup chilled lard or unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
• 10 dried mild New Mexico chiles (2 1/2 to 3 oz)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3/4 cup masa harina (corn tortilla mix)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper