Lamb Stew (Arni Kapama)

2 1/2 pounds stewing lamb, cut in cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 lemons
1/4 teaspoons pepper
1/2 cup butter
Small piece cinnamon (optional)
2 pounds chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

Sprinkle lemon juice over meat and leave for 1 hour.

Heat butter in a frying pan and brown meat. Transfer to large saucepan. Put tomatoes in frying pan. Add salt, pepper, cinnamon and sugar. Boil for 5 minutes and add to meat. Simmer covered for 2 hours.

Serve with potatoes, rice, macaroni or spaghetti.

Serves 4 to 5.