SPICY LAMB TAGINE WITH COUSCOUS

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Very, very good Moroccan stew over fluffy couscous.Delicious for dinner tonight!!Wonderfull change! from Reader's digest.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Stew

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 3/4 lbs lean lamb leg steak
1 1/2 ounces onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 inches cinnamon sticks, broken in half
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
10 -12 saffron strands
turmeric, if you want a little colour
salt and pepper
4 1/2 ounces ready to eat dried apricots, quartered
6 ounces carrots, diced
3 1/2 ounces zucchini, diced
12 ounces tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (chopped)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
10 ounces couscous
fresh coriander
parsley

Steps:

  • Trim any fat off the lamb and cut it into 1 inch cubes.
  • Put the meat, onions, garlic, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, paprika and saffron if using,into the bottom of a double boiler or a large saucepan, season to taste and add enough water to cover.
  • Bring the contents to a boil, then cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Add the apricots, carrots,zucchini,tomatoes, coriander and parsley to the pan and cook, covered for a further 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, following package directions, prepare enough couscous for 6 people.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • To serve, spoon the couscous onto serving dish, lift the lamb and vegetables from the pan with a slotted spoon and lay them on top of the couscous and sprinkle them with chopped coriander and parsley.
  • Pour the broth into a jug or bowl to serve separately and let people help themselves at the table.

Ashan Madusanka
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I loved this dish.


Morsalin Bokul
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lamb.


Maqsood Rehman
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I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of lamb and couscous, but I was pleasantly surprised.


iqra jahanzaib
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.


Natalia Dempster
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I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb.


Sajja Hillary
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This is one of my favorite lamb tagine recipes.


AD Barek
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I love the way the spices blend together in this dish.


loveday Ebuka
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Manazar Hussain
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I'll definitely be making this again!


Sojib Sodagor
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Delicious!


sisay zenebu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I would definitely make it again.


Shahida parven
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This dish was a bit spicier than I expected, but it was still delicious. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


Henry Okafor
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I love the combination of spices in this recipe. The lamb is so tender and flavorful, and the couscous is the perfect accompaniment.


AwAis Afzal
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This was my first time making lamb tagine, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was ready in about an hour. I will definitely be making this again.


Cordelia Roe
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lamb is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I like to serve it with a side of couscous and vegetables.


Juana Bustoz
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This lamb tagine was a hit with my family! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was light and fluffy. I especially loved the combination of spices, which gave the dish a nice kick without being overpowering.


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