Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup strained apricot jam
  • 1/3 cup white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 4 allspice berries
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds trimmed boneless leg of lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 24 dried apricots (about 7 ounces)
  • Boiling water

Method

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the jam, vinegar, water, curry powder, garlic, salt, coriander, ginger, cloves, allspice, bay leaf, cumin and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Let the marinade cool completely.
  • 2.
  • Put the lamb in a large glass baking dish, add the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, tossing the meat 2 or 3 times.
  • In a small heatproof bowl, cover the apricots with boiling water and let plump for 1 hour; drain before using.
  • Soak eight 8-inch bamboo skewers in water.
  • Thread the lamb cubes and apricots onto the skewers, using 3 apricots per skewer.
  • Return the skewers to the marinade for up to 2 hours.
  • Light the grill or preheat the broiler.
  • Grill or broil the skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, basting and turning occasionally, until the lamb is still slightly pink inside.
  • Serve at once.