Curried Lamb

nonstick cooking spray
1 lb. boneless lean lamb, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 C. chopped onion
2-3 tsp. curry powder
1 clove garlic, minced
1 C. water
1/2 C. apple juice or dry red wine
1/4 C. dried mixed fruit bits or raisins or chopped dried apricots
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 tsp. cornstarch
2 C. hot cooked rice

1. Spray a large cold saucepan or wok with nonstick cooking spray.  Preheat over medium heat.  Brown half of the meat; remove from saucepan.  Add remaining meat, onion, curry powder and garlic to saucepan; cook until meat is brown and onion is tender.  Return all meat to the saucepan.

2. Stir in water and apple juice.  Add celery, mixed dry fruit bits, salt and pepper.  Bring to boil; reduce heat.  Cover and simmer 45-60 minutes or until lamb is tender.

3. Stir cornstarch into 2 Tbsp. water.  Add to mixture in saucepan.  Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly.  Cook and stir 2 minutes more.  Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition: 307 calories; 5g fat; 42g carbs; 22g protein