LAMB TAGINE WITH POTATOES AND PEAS

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Categories     Sauce     Lamb     Potato     Pea

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
3 pounds boned shoulder or neck fillet of lamb, cut into 6 to 8 pieces
Salt and black pepper
2 pounds new potatoes, peeled
1 pound fresh young peas (shelled weight) or frozen petits pois, defrosted
Peel of 1 to 1 1/2 preserved lemon (optional) (see page 7)
16 or more green olives
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wide pan or casserole. Put in the onion, garlic, ginger, saffron, and meat. Cook on low heat for about 5 minutes, turning over the meat. Cover with water, season with salt and pepper and cook, covered, over low heat, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is very tender, turning the pieces over once in a while.
  • Add the potatoes, cutting any large ones in half. Top up the water, if necessary, and cook 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Then add the peas, preserved lemon peel cut into thin strips, if using, olives, coriander, and parsley, and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes longer, or until the peas are tender and the sauce reduced and thick.
  • variation
  • Young fava beans can be used instead of peas, but they will need to be cooked for at least 10 minutes.

Nouran Magdy
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This recipe is a waste of time and money. The lamb was tough and the sauce was flavorless.


Rustam khan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my lamb tagine turned out dry and bland.


Aicha Lila
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure others will enjoy it.


Qaresih Wambuga
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The lamb was a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious.


Maxson Wichlur
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The lamb was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Tiisetso Caroline Pholowa
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different cuts of lamb and vegetables, and it's always turned out great. The sauce is especially delicious, and I often use it as a marinade for other dishes.


Arbind Rouniyar
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were impressive. The lamb was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic.


Sidra usman
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The flavors in this dish were incredible! The lamb was perfectly seasoned and the potatoes and peas were a great addition. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make meal.


Tunde Olalekan
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dipika Satyal
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This lamb tagine was a hit with my family! The meat was so tender and flavorful, and the potatoes and peas were cooked perfectly. I especially loved the rich and savory sauce.