Ingredients:
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (optional)
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs lamb shoulder, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads (optional)
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Lamb:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or tagine over medium-high heat.
- Add lamb cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics:
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add Spices:
- Add ground ginger, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, paprika, black pepper, ground coriander, and saffron threads (if using). Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add chicken or beef broth, diced tomatoes, dried apricots, green olives, raisins, and honey. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the Tagine:
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover.
- Let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Final Touches:
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed.
- Stir in toasted slivered almonds.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy your lamb tagine with couscous, rice, or flatbread.
Instructions:
- Prepare the Lamb:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or tagine over medium-high heat.
- Add lamb cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Aromatics:
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Add Spices:
- Add ground ginger, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground turmeric, paprika, black pepper, ground coriander, and saffron threads (if using). Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add chicken or beef broth, diced tomatoes, dried apricots, green olives, raisins, and honey. Stir well to combine.
- Simmer the Tagine:
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover.
- Let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Final Touches:
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed.
- Stir in toasted slivered almonds.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Enjoy your lamb tagine with couscous, rice, or flatbread.
