Sosaties (South African Kebabs In Spicy Sauce) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

Marinade
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion (large-chopped)
2 -3 garlic cloves (minced)
3 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons gingerroot (peele-grated)
1 1/2 cups water
4 tablespoons vinegar (brown malted vinegar)
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons apricot jam (or chutney)
2 bay leaves
2 lemon leaves
For Kebabs
2 lbs lamb (cut in pieces)
6 -8 small onions
2 -3 red peppers (cut in chunks)
8 -10 dried apricots (optional)

Preparation

Marinade:
Saute onions and garlic in oil, until translucent, but not brown, add spices and simmer one minute, sitrring constantly; add water, vinegar,sugar,jam,lemon and bay leaves; simmer 5-7 min.stirring occasionally.
Turn off heat and allow to cool. Reserve 1 cup of mixture for glazing at grill time. Pour cooled mixture over meat, marinate 1-2 days in the refrigerator.
Preparing Kebabs:
Skewer the marinated meat together with the onions, peppers and apricots (if using). Grill until desired doneness has been reached, brushing with reserved marinade during grilling time.