6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
3 pounds lamb, cubed
4 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3-1/4 cups plain yogurt
1 tablespoon ground fennel
1 1/2 teaspoons grated ginger root
3 2/3 cups beef broth
Heat oil in a heavy skillet. Add cinnamon stick and whole cloves. Add cubed lamb and cook on high for about 5 minutes. Stir in paprika and cayenne pepper. Slowly add yogurt, stirring vigorously until well mixed.
Continue cooking on high heat until the liquid has evaporated and the lamb is browned slightly. Remove the whole spices. Add ground fennel, ginger root, and beef broth. Cover and cook on medium heat for 60 minutes, or until the lamb is tender.
Makes 6 servings.