LAMB, SHALLOT AND DATE TAJINE

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Lovely, warm, spicy Mediterannean notes. Good winter fare. This recipe is from Paul Merrett (Fresh Food).

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 1/4 lbs leg of lamb, diced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 pinch saffron
1 tablespoon olive oil
18 whole shallots, peeled
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1 cinnamon stick
1 pint lamb stock (or chicken stock)
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
1 preserved lemon, rind of, minced
4 ounces pitted medjool dates, chopped
1 tablespoon clear honey

Steps:

  • Place the lamb in a bowl and add the ground coriander, ginger, saffron and olive oil.
  • Mix well and leave to marinate for 24 hours.
  • Brown off the lamb and set aside.
  • Fry the shallots until lightly golden then add the garlic and the lamb.
  • Add the flour, tomato puree and cinnamon stick.
  • Stir in the lamb stock and bring to the boil.
  • Cover tightly and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add the parsley, coriander, lemon rind, dates and honey.
  • Accompaniments Serve with spiced couscous.
  • This sounds like the type of thing that might work well in a crockpot.

Koketso Mothobela
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This recipe is a keeper! The lamb is so tender and the sauce is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Umair Rajpoot
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lamb is always tender and juicy.


Salty Lemonade
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This is one of my favorite lamb recipes. It's so easy to make and the lamb is always so flavorful.


Nairuby Alvarado
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I love this recipe! The lamb is always so tender and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with couscous.


Iftikhar sipra
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the lamb is always tender and juicy.


Larry Robb
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Jaja
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I should have added more spices.


Umaimah Umair
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I found that the lamb was a bit tough, even after cooking it for the recommended amount of time. Maybe I should have used a different cut of meat.


Rosa Estrella
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This lamb tajine was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think I just added too much cayenne pepper. Other than that, it was a delicious and easy-to-make dish.


Mrinmoy Ritchil
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but this recipe changed my mind! The meat was so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


ismail amjad
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone raved about it! The lamb was so tender and moist, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Huwane Braham
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This is my new favorite lamb recipe! The shallots and dates add a unique and delicious flavor to the meat. I also love that it's a one-pot meal, so cleanup is a breeze.


Md choton
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tajine turned out great! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it with couscous and a side of vegetables.


King Kong
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This lamb tajine was a hit with my family! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the combination of shallots and dates was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.