Bobotie (South African Curry Meat Loaf)

Ingredients

• 1 cup strongly brewed hot black tea
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1⁄2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 2 tbsp. canola oil
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 tsp. ground turmeric
• 2 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1⁄2 sp. ground cumin
• 1⁄2 sp. ground fenugreek (available at Indian Foods Company)
• 1⁄2 sp. ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 sp. ground fennel
• Kosher salt, to taste
• 2 tbsp. malt or apple cider vinegar
• 8 oz. ground beef
• 8 oz. ground lamb
• 1⁄4 cup sliced almonds