Govurma Recipe | Traditional Azerbaijani Lamb Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp saffron threads, steeped in 2 tbsp hot water
• 1 1/2 cups beef or lamb stock
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste