Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Prunes

A fragrant Moroccan stew featuring tender lamb, sweet prunes, honey, and aromatic spices simmered to perfection in a large pan.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 803.8 kcals 3215.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 71 grams 284 grams
Fat 38 grams 152.1 grams
Protein 44.6 grams 178.5 grams
Cook Time
140 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
12
piece
Prunes
Soaked in warm water
Liquids
1
teaspoon
Meat
900
gram
Lamb
Lean leg, diced
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
0.5
teaspoon
Coriander
Ground
0.5
teaspoon
Cinnamon
Ground
1
stick
Cinnamon
Whole stick
0.5
teaspoon
Cumin
Ground
1
pinch
Saffron
Threads soaked in 15ml water
OilsFats
4
tablespoon
Olive Oil
Divided use
Other
4
tablespoon
Honey
Clear
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Chopped
1
teaspoon
Ginger
Ground

Steps

  • Heat 30ml of olive oil in a large lidded pan.
  • Brown the chopped onion and diced lamb until sealed on all sides.
  • Cover the meat completely with water.
  • Add remaining 30ml oil, salt, pepper, coriander, cinnamon (ground and stick), cumin, ginger, and saffron with its soaking water.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for two hours.
  • Add the soaked prunes and simmer for another 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the honey and orange flower water before serving hot.