Moroccan-Style Lamb with Raisins and Apricots

• 1 tbsp (15 ml) cumin seeds
• 1 tsp (5 ml) coriander seeds
• 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 25 ml) olive oil
• 2 lbs (1 kg) trimmed stewing lamb, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced ginger root
• 1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon zest
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) cracked black peppercorns (approx.) (see Tip)
• 1 piece (1 inch/2.5 cm) cinnamon stick
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken stock
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) liquid honey
• Salt, optional
• 1 cup (250 ml) dried apricots, chopped
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) raisins
• 1/4 cup (50 ml) finely chopped cilantro leaves

1. Works in slow cookers from 3 1/2 to 6 quarts
2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast cumin and coriander seeds, stirring, until fragrant and cumin seeds just begin to brown, about 3 minutes.
3. Immediately transfer to a mortar or a spice grinder and grind.
4. Set aside.
5. In same skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) of the oil over medium-high heat for 30 seconds.
6. Add lamb, in batches, and cook, stirring, adding more oil if necessary, until browned, about 4 minutes per batch.
7. Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
8. Reduce heat to medium.
9. Add onion to pan and cook, stirring, until softened.
10. Add gingerroot, lemon zest, salt, peppercorns, cinnamon stick and reserved cumin and coriander and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
11. Add stock and bring to a boil.
12. Transfer to slow cooker stoneware.
13. Stir well.
14. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until lamb is tender.
15. Add lemon juice and honey and stir well.
16. Season to taste with salt, if using.
17. Stir in apricots and raisins.
18. Cover and cook on High for 20 minutes, until fruit is warmed through.
19. Garnish with cilantro.
20. Discard cinnamon stick.

cumin seeds, coriander seeds, olive oil, stewing lamb, onion, ginger root, lemon zest, salt, cracked black, cinnamon, chicken, freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, salt, raisins, cilantro leaves

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/moroccan-style-lamb-with-raisins-and-apricots (may not work)