| 2 | md | Onions; peeled and sliced |
| 1 | tb | Olive oil; light |
| 6 | oz | Lamb; cubed, trimmed |
| 1 | tb | Madeira |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground cumin |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground coriander |
| 1/2 | ts | Grated gingerroot |
| 1/4 | ts | Ground cinnamon; or more if desired |
| 1/2 | ts | Ground black pepper |
| 1 1/2 | c | Cold water; or to cover |
| 1 | ts | Honey |
| 1 | lg | Bosc pear; cored and sectioned, then chopped into 1/2"-chunks, (peel left on) |
| 1/4 | c | Golden seedless raisins OR sultanas |
| 2 | tb | Slivered almonds; toasted |
| | Salt and pepper; to taste |
| | TO SERVE |
| 1 1/2 | c | Cooked rice; mixed with |
| 1 | ts | Chopped fresh basil |
| 1 1/3 | c | Sliced carrots; steamed |
