Lamb Stew with Almonds and Apricots Recipe

Ingredients (22)

• 3 pounds lamb shoulder or neck, trimmed of fat and cut into 2 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 3 cups chicken stock or water
• 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, roughly chopped, or raisins
• 1 1/2 cups almonds, whole and blanched
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1-2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
• 1 cup carrots, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped