Lamb with Fruit (Kuchmachi)

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dried apricots, halved
• 1 cup pitted prunes, halved
• 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, for garnish