Leg Of Lamb Stew with Dates and Cinnamon by Instant Pot Eats

– About 2 lb / 850-900 g leg of lamb (bone in or out)
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin powder
– 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed powder
– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil
– 1 red onion, sliced
– 4 slices of fresh ginger root (or 1 teaspoon ginger powder)
– 6-7 dried dates
– 7-8 medium garlic cloves (peeled, left whole)
– 1 cinnamon stick (or 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
– 1 cup water
– 1 chicken stock cube
– 3 bay leaves
– 1 tablespoon tomato paste
– 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar (lemon juice is also fine)
– 1 tablespoon tapioca flour/arrowroot flour/corn flour (for thickening)
– Rice or couscous to serve with

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hour 40 min
Total Time: 1 hour 50 min