3 lb Boneless lamb shoulder
2 tb Olive oil
2 Chopped onions
3 Cloves chopped garlic
1 28 oz can whole or ground
-tomatoes 2 c Sliced mushrooms
1/2 c Dry sherry or chicken stock
1 tb Sugar
1 ts Each allspice, cinnamon and
-turmeric 1 c Raisins
salt and pepper parsley for garnish (optional) Trim excess fat from lamb. Cut meat into 1 inch cubes. Brown lamb in oil 5 min or until browned. Stir in onions and garlic. Cover and cook 3-5 min until onions are soft. Stir in all but salt , pepper, raisins and parsley. Bring to a boil, them reduce heat and simmer covered approx. 40 min. or until reasonably tender. Add raisins and simmer 10-20 min more. Add salt pepper and parsley before serving.