"The mild heat and deep flavor of Maras and Urfa peppers are wonderful not just in kebabs but also in soups and stews...."
INGREDIENTS
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•2 pounds lamb shoulder, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
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•2 tablespoons olive oil
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•2 medium onions, thinly sliced
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•6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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•1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
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•7 cups reduced-sodium chicken stock or broth
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•1 (15-to 19-ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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•1/4 cup apricot preserves or minced dried Turkish apricots
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•2 teaspoons ground coriander
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•2 teaspoons ground cumin
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•1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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•1 teaspoon Maras pepper plus more for sprinkling
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•1 teaspoon Urfa pepper plus more for sprinkling
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•1 1/2 pounds boiling potatoes (about 4 medium)
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•1/4 cup dried currants
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•1/4 cup chopped oregano
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•1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
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•Accompaniment: rice