Ingredients

For the Marinade:

• 1 kg lamb (shoulder or leg), cubed

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp mild curry powder

• 1 tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp ground coriander

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ cup of brown vinegar, or substitute with apple cider vinegar

• ¼ cup apricot jam or fruit chutney

• 2 tbsp sugar

• ½ cup water

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 2 bay leaves

For Assembly:

• 1–2 large onions, cut into chunks

• ½ cup dried apricots (soaked in warm water if very dry)

• Wooden or metal skewers, with wooden ones soaked in water beforehand to prevent burning.

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade

• In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.

• Add chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden.

• Stir in garlic, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and bay leaves. Cook for 1 minute.

• Pour in the vinegar, mix in the apricot jam, followed by sugar, water, salt, and a pinch of pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened. Let cool.

2. Marinate the Lamb

• Transfer the lamb cubes into a large mixing bowl or resealable plastic bag.

• Pour the cooled marinade over the meat and mix well to coat.

• Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight, turning occasionally to marinate evenly.

3. Assemble the Skewers

• Skewer the lamb cubes, placing them alternately with pieces of onion and dried apricots.

4. Grill the Sosaties

• Preheat grill or braai to medium-high heat.

• Cook the sosaties on the grill for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, brushing occasionally with the reserved marinade, until the lamb is golden brown and cooked to your preference.

5. Serve

• Serve hot with yellow rice, braaibroodjies (grilled sandwiches), salads, or chutney on the side.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, use fruit chutney instead of apricot jam.

• Add red or green bell peppers to the skewers for color and crunch.

• Substitute lamb with chicken or beef if preferred.

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