Lamb Tagine

Lamb Tagine
  • Author: joeynana

Delve into a rich culinary journey with this aromatic and flavorful Moroccan Lamb Tagine. Tender lamb chunks infused with a blend of garlic, ginger, coriander, and cumin, cooked slowly in a tantalizing tomato and honey sauce that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. Served alongside fluffy couscous, this dish is a comforting and satisfying meal that brings the essence of North African cuisine to your table.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 250g chopped onions
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1.5 tsp coriander seeds, crushed
  • 3 tsp cumin seeds, crushed
  • 1 tsp ground cinammon
  • 1.5kg lamb shoulder, cut into 4cm chunks
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 kg tomatoes, coarsely chopped (or 2 x 400g cans)
  • 2-3 tbsp honey

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 160c/Gas mark 2. Heat the olive oil in a large casserole and add the garlic, ginger and spices. Season with salt and pepper, stir and cook over a low heat with lid on for 10 minutes until onions have softened.
  • Add the lamb along with the tomato puree, chopped tomatoes and honey. Bring to a simmer, replace the lid and place the casserole in the oven for 2 hours.
  • Remove the lid and continue cooking in the oven for a further 30 minutes until the tagine has thickened and the meat is tender. Season to taste and serve with couscous.

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Yield

Serves 8