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Heat up olive oil in a frying pan/skillet & saute chopped onions & garlic for 5-10 minutes.
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Add chicken stock & gradually mix in flour or cornflour until well mixed & not lumpy.Add honey & tomato paste & mix well.
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Add herbs,spices & finely chopped ginger with salt & pepper to taste.
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Finally add tinned tomatoes & mix well.
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Pour the above tomato,onion & spice mix into slow cooker or tagine.
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Add chicken & chickpeas & mix well.
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Add dried apricots making sure they are covered by juice.
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(Add the carrots if using.
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Give it a gentle but good stir to mix everything together well.
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If cooking in a Traditional Tagine, do as above & cook SLOWLY over gas or barbeque for about 2-3 hours.
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Serve with freshly chopped Coriander/Cilantro sprinked on top & either with couscous, rice, fresh flat bread, pitta bread or salads.
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It is also good (if not traditional) served with fluffy pureed or mashed potatoes & pasta.
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Note: You can use chicken pieces or whole chicken which has been cut up into portions, but you will then need to brown them in a frying pan or skillet beforehand.
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Preserved lemons make a great addition, add them when you add the apricots and carrots.