Moroccan Braised Lamb

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Meats, Moroccan, Lamb
1/2cDried chickpeas
3 1/2cWater
1/2cDry sherry
3lbBoneless leg of lamb cut in 1" cubes
1cOrange juice
4Garlic clove(s), minced
1/2cOlive oil
1mdOnion(s), chopped
2Carrots; chopped
1/4tsSaffron threads, crumbled
1tsGround coriander seeds
1 1/2tsGround cumin seeds
1 1/2tsGround cinnamon
1/2tsDried thyme, crumbled
1/2cBlanched almonds, sliced
1/2cDry red wine
18ozCan whole tomatoes with juice coarsely chopped
1/2cKalamata olives, pitted
Grated zest of 1 lemon
2tbLemon juice
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