Soak the apricots in 200 ml water for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile wash the meat, dab dry and cut into strips. Clean and wash spring onions and cut them into thin rings. Put raisins in a sieve, rinse and drain.
Heat the oil in a pot and sear the meat in it. Add rice and raisins to the meat and steam briefly. Add apricots with the soaking liquid. Cover the lamb pilaf and let it simmer at low heat for about 30 minutes.
Add the spring onions and cream 10 minutes before the end of the cooking time. Stir from time to time. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with fresh thyme as desired.