Recipe of Lamb Tagine

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (700g) lamb stew meat, cubed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup dried apricots
• 1/2 cup dried figs, halved
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a tagine or large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they become translucent.

3. 3

   Add the cubed lamb and brown it on all sides.

4. 4

   Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground cinnamon, paprika, and ground ginger. Cook for a few minutes to release their flavors.

5. 5

   Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. 6

   Add the dried apricots, halved dried figs, and slivered almonds, and stir to combine.

7. 7

   Pour in the chicken broth and honey, and bring the mixture to a simmer.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the lamb is tender.

9. 9

   Before serving, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

10. 10

    Serve the Moroccan Lamb Tagine with couscous or crusty bread for a complete meal. Enjoy the taste of Morocco!