Mild Curried Lamb Casserole with Almonds

Name: Mild Curried Lamb Casserole with Almonds
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (1 ½-inch piece); Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; ¾ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; 2 pounds ground lamb; ½ cup slivered almonds (1 ounce), toasted; 4 slices white bread, crusts removed; 1 ¾ cups whole milk; 2 tablespoons apricot preserves; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 4 large eggs; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; 4 fresh or dried bay leaves; Accompaniments, such as cilantro sprigs, lemon or lime wedges, mango chutney, sliced banana, and unsweetened coconut flakes; Cooked rice, for serving