Fragrant Lamb and Date Tagine
This is the perfect warming Moroccan style meal served with couscous. Substantial and satisfying, yet light feel.
Ingredients
- 500g lamb rump, diced (we love Pure South)
- 1 Tbsp Chantal Organics Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 300g kumara, cut into small chunks
- 1 red capsicum, deseeded and sliced
- 1 tsp ground coriander (we love Mrs. Rogers)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (we love Mrs. Rogers)
- 2 tsp Moroccan Ras El Hanout (we love Mrs. Rogers)
- 1 ½ cups boiling water
- 1 Tbsp Chantal Organics Tomato Paste
- 8-10 Fresh Life Medjool Dates, cut in half and pit removed (we love Fresh Life)
- 2 tsp fresh coriander (we love Superb Herb)
- 2 Tbsp pomegranate seeds, optional, to garnish
- 1 box couscous (we love Diamond Meals)
- A handful Fresh Life slivered almonds, toasted (we love Fresh Life)
- Equipment
- We used a Le Creuset Classic Cast Iron Tagine
instructions
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Step 1.
Heat the oil in a tagine or a large pan, add the onion and lamb, then quickly fry until the lamb is lightly browned.
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Step 2.
Add the kumara, capsicum and spices, then mix well. Pour in 1 ½ cup boiling water and the tomato paste, then bring to the boil.
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Step 3.
Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until kumara and lamb are tender, add the dates and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with coriander and pomegranate seeds.
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Step 4.
Meanwhile, cook the couscous according to the packet instructions.
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Step 5.
Serve the tagine with couscous topped with almonds.
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