Description
This tagine features tender lamb cooked to perfection with chickpeas and sweet dried apricots. Infused with a mix of spices, onions, and tomatoes, it creates a rich and savory sauce that bursts with flavor. It’s a hearty dish that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Lamb: In a large pot or tagine, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add lamb pieces and brown them on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, add diced onions and cook until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add Spices: Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and ginger. Stir well to coat the onions and release the spices’ fragrance.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the lamb to the pot along with chickpeas, dried apricots, chopped tomatoes, and broth. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving. Enjoy with couscous or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Protein: 35