Lamb with honey and almonds

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsBoneless shoulder of lamb, trimmed of fat and cut into large chunks
2largesOnions, chopped fine
3tablespoonsHoney
1cupRaisins
4Carrots, peeled and cut into 1\" lengths
¾cupWhole almonds
teaspoonSaffron OR
½teaspoonSaffron threads
1teaspoonCinnamon
½teaspoonGround ginger
3teaspoonsSalt
pinchCayenne pepper
1canGarbanzo beans (large can)
2cupsWater
1teaspoonArrowroot

Directions

It takes only 10 minutes to assemble this one-dish meal. Serve over brown rice or bulgur.

Soak top and bottom of pot in water for 15 minutes. Pour all ingredients, except arrowroot, into large round bowl; mix thoroughly with your hands. Place mixture in presoaked pot. Place covered pot in cold oven. Turn temperature to 450'F. Cook 90 minutes. Remove pot from oven. Pour off liquid into saucepan, bring it almost to a boil, and thicken with arrowroot mixed with 2 tablespoons of water. Serve with brown rice or bulgur. Pour sauce over rice and lamb.