Tajine Lahm Lhalou (Sweet Lamb Tagine with Prunes and Almonds) - Traditional Algeria Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 kg Lamb shoulder or leg (cut into 2-inch cubes)
• 2 tbsp Ghee or unsalted butter
• 1 large Onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 whole Cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Ground ginger
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 6 strands Saffron threads (crushed and steeped in 2 tbsp warm water)
• 2 cups Water
• 1/2 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 1 cup Prunes (pitted and halved)
• 1/2 cup Raisins
• 1 tbsp Sugar
• 2 tbsp Orange blossom water
• 1/2 cup Almonds (blanched and toasted)