AuthorbaidooneA richly spiced tagine of lamb shanks and dates, with garlic, ginger, cumin and paprika. It is packed with flavor for an easy Moroccan tagine idea to serve at a dinner party
Preheat oven to 300 F (150°C). Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Add the ginger, cumin and paprika and cook for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the lamb, beef stock and tomatoes and bring to the boil. Remove from heat.
Cover and bake for 2 hours or until lamb is very tender and falling off the bone. Add the olives and dates and set aside, covered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.
Prepare couscous according to packet instructions.
Serve tagine with couscous and preserved lemons.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 300 F (150°C). Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Add the ginger, cumin and paprika and cook for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the lamb, beef stock and tomatoes and bring to the boil. Remove from heat.
Cover and bake for 2 hours or until lamb is very tender and falling off the bone. Add the olives and dates and set aside, covered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.
Prepare couscous according to packet instructions.
Serve tagine with couscous and preserved lemons.