Kyrgyz Qurutqoulu-Style Lamb and Apricot Tagine

Preparation Steps

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 150°C. Chop the lamb into small pieces and season with cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
2. Step 2: In a large pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the onions until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Add the lamb pieces to the pan and cook until browned. Add the apricots and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: In a large Dutch oven, combine the lamb and apricot mixture, chicken broth, and flour. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Braise for 2 hours or until the lamb is tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in the lamb stock and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
7. Step 7: Garnish with fresh parsley and mint.
8. Step 8: Serve hot over rice or bread.
9. Step 9: Serve the tagine with a dollop of sour cream and some crusty bread.
10. Step 10: Enjoy!