Morrocan Lamb Tagine
Deliciously aromatic and packed with exotic flavors, this lamb tagine is a comforting and hearty dish that will transport you to the bustling spice markets of Morocco with every bite. The tender pieces of lamb are coated in a fragrant blend of spices before being slowly cooked with a medley of onions, garlic, red peppers, and a hint of sweetness from dried apricots and raisins. The rich and flavorful stew is then gently simmered to perfection, creating a mouthwatering meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner with family and friends. Serve this flavorful tagine over fluffy couscous or steamed rice for a satisfying meal that will warm your heart and soul.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp paprika
- half a tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 300g diced shoulder of lamb
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp grated ginger or ginger puree
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 red pepper
- 1 tsp coriander powder (seeds)
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes or 2-3 tomatoes, chopped
- 8 dried apricots
- 1 tbsp raisins or sultanas
- olive oil
- honey to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pre heat your oven to 160 celcuis (Gas mark 3) now mix up your tumeric, paprika, cayenne pepper and plain floor and use this to coat your pieces of Lamb, then heat a little oil in a frying pan and brown the lamb and then put to one side.
- next step heat some more oil in your frying pan and add the chopped onion, garlic and cinnamon and fry for a couple of minutes until onions are soft,
- then add the ginger, tomato puree, chopped red pepper, corriander powder, tomatoes, Lamb, apricots and finally your raisins and sultanas, stir and heat through until hot.
- then transfer everything to your casserole dish or if you have one Tagine add around 1/2 to 1 pint of water depending upon your consitency (dont make it too watery) and cook for 2 hours, keep checking that it doesnt dry out and give it the odd stir every now and then.
- before serving add a little honey to increase sweetness if needed and finally serve with either cous cous or rice - Enjoy!
Yield
Serves 4
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