Fragrant Lamb Stew with Dried Fruits

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs lamb, cut into cubes from boneless leg of lamb
• 3 -4 medium onions, peeled and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed through a press
• 1 lb carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced or 1 teaspoon ginger, ground, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
• 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaf, minced
• 1 cup water, or more as needed
• 1 cup red wine
• 2 cups canned plum tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, good quality
• 2 cups dried fruit (mix of apricots, prunes, raisins, cranberries)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped and divided in half