Authentic Lamb Tagine

A mouth-watering lamb tagine simmered with aromatic spices, garnished with sesame-coated dried fruits and golden fried almonds.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1336.3 kcals 5345.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 111.4 grams 445.6 grams
Fat 80.7 grams 322.8 grams
Protein 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Cook Time
140 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
4
tbsp
Fruits
250
g
Apricots
dried
250
g
Prunes
dried
Meat
1
kg
Lamb Leg
cut through the bone into 4 pieces
NutsSeeds
1
clove
1.5
tsp
1.5
tsp
1.5
tsp
1
bunch
Coriander
small bunch, fresh
1
bunch
Parsley
small bunch, fresh
250
g
Almonds
blanched
3
tbsp
Sesame Seeds
toasted
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
large, sliced

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a tagine or lidded casserole and fry the lamb for 3 minutes.
  • Add onion, garlic, and spices, then fry until onions soften and meat browns.
  • Tie coriander and parsley together and place the herb bouquet on the meat.
  • Add cinnamon sticks and 750ml of water, then simmer covered for 2 hours.
  • Boil apricots and prunes in water for 10 minutes until soft.
  • Drain fruit and mix with sugar, ground cinnamon, and 4 tablespoons of tagine liquid.
  • Fry almonds in vegetable oil for 3 minutes until golden and drain on paper.
  • Roll the warm spiced fruits in toasted sesame seeds until coated.
  • Discard herb bouquet and cinnamon sticks, then serve topped with almonds and fruit.