El ham lahlou (sweet lamb for ramadhan) Recipe

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El ham lahlou (sweet lamb for ramadhan)

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Ingredients:

3	tbsp	Butter
1	lbs	Lamb, in 3-inch pieces
1/2	tsp	Cinnamon, ground
3	cup	Water
1/4	cup	Sugar
12		Dried prunes soaked in water
		-for one hour
2	tbsp	White raisins
2	tbsp	Whole blanched almonds
1		Firm pear, peel/core/wedges
2	tbsp	Orange blossom water

Procedures:

1	The holy celebration of ramadhan is when the algerian muslims eat this sweet lamb after a day of fasting.
2	It is almost a dessert meat, with raisins, prunes, sugar, almonds and orange blossom water, and it is cooked without salt, to prevent thirst the next day for those fasting.
3	Melt the butter in a pan, add the lamb and saute over low heat for 5 minutes.
4	Add the cinnamon, water and sugar and mix well.
5	Increase the heat to moderate and cook for about 40 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
6	The sauce will darken.
7	Drain the prunes and add them to the lamb with the raisins, almonds and pear.
8	Simmer for 15 minutes more.
9	Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the orange blossom water.
10	Serve at room temperature with rice, salad and bread.
11	Serves 4 to 6 with other dishes.