Ingredients

• 2 large quinces
• 6 tbs vegetable oil
• 3 medium onions, preferably red, finely chopped
• 2 lbs lamb on the bone, cut into chunks
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• ½tsp cayenne pepper
• ½tsp ground cardamom
• ½ cup brown sugar or molasses
• salt to taste

Method

Step 1

Peel the quinces and cut into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a pan and then add the finely chopped onions. Fry over a medium/high heat until soft and golden brown.

Step 3

Now add the meat and fry until browning, then add the quince. Stir, then add the spices.

Step 4

Fry for about a minute then add about a cup of water, to just cover the meat and quince, the sugar and salt to taste.

Step 5

Stir the ingredients and cook gently until the meat is tender and quinces are soft, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 6

Serve with chalau.