Mrouzia (Sweet and Savory Lamb Stew) - Traditional Algeria Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg Lamb shoulder or leg (cut into large chunks)
• 2 large Onions (finely chopped)
• 5 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Ginger (freshly grated)
• 1.5 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Cinnamon (ground)
• 1 pinch Saffron threads (soaked in 2 tbsp warm water)
• 150 g Honey
• 100 g Raisins (golden raisins, soaked in warm water for 30 minutes)
• 100 g Almonds (blanched and fried until golden)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Butter
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper
• as needed Water or Lamb broth