Cape Malay Curry

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 1/4 cups less-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium)
• 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/3 cup apricot spread (such as Polaner All Fruit)
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk