Lamb with Spinach and Dried Fruit

Recipes from Herbs in Cooking - Page 194 - 196

LAMB WITH SPINACH AND DRIED FRUIT

    * 1 kilo boneless lamb cut into cubes
    * 6 tbsp olive oil
    * 1 finely chopped onion
    * 1/2 kilo spinach, chopped coarsely (1.1 lbs)
    * 1 leek cut into rounds
    * 3 finely chopped spring onions
    * 1/2 cup finely chopped dill
    * the juice of 2 lemons
    * salt, pepper
    * 1 cup dried fruit (prunes, apricots or plums)

Heat half olive oil in a large skillet and sauté` onion and meat until brown on all sides. Cover with water and cook for about one hour. Heat remaining olive oil in another skillet and sauté` leek and fresh onions for 3 minutes. Add spinach and sauté` for another 10 minutes. Mix with the meat, season with salt, pepper and lemon juice and cook for another 10-15 minutes. Add dill and fruit 5 minutes before turning off the heat. Serve with rice pilaf.