Lamb Eggplant Tagine with Dates and Tamarind Recipe

Name: Lamb Eggplant Tagine with Dates and Tamarind
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. lamb stew meat, lg. dice; 1 lg. yellow onion, julienned; 1 sm. eggplant, lg. dice; 12 to 16 dates, pitted; 12 tamarind pods, peeled (or use tamarind paste); 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced; 1 cup stock (lamb, veal; beef); 1-1/2 cup water; 1 tsp. harissa; 1 tsp. fresh ground coriander; 1 fresh ground cardamom pod; Olive oil for sauteing; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb. lamb stew meat, lg. dice
1 lg. yellow onion, julienned
1 sm. eggplant, lg. dice
12 to 16 dates, pitted
12 tamarind pods, peeled (or use tamarind paste)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
1 cup stock (lamb, veal
beef)
1-1/2 cup water
1 tsp. harissa
1 tsp. fresh ground coriander
1 fresh ground cardamom pod
Olive oil for sauteing
Salt and pepper

1
Add peeled tamarind pods to water in a sauce pan and cook over medium heat until water is dark and has reduced by about one third.
2
Strain and reserve.
3
Heat tagine or saute pan over medium-high heat.
4
Season lamb and saute, uncovered.
5
When lamb has browned on all sides, remove from pan and set aside.
6
Add eggplant and saute until browned, remove and set aside.
7
Add onion and saute until soft, then add garlic and ginger.
8
Saute another minute or so then add stock and tamarind liquid.
9
Bring to a simmer over low heat then add lamb back to pan.
10
Simmer, covered for about 35-45 minutes until lamb is very tender.
11
Add eggplant, harissa, dates and spices and simmer until eggplant is cooked through, about five minutes.
12
Adjust seasoning to taste and serve.

357

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. lamb stew meat, lg. dice, 1 lg. yellow onion, julienned, 1 sm. eggplant, lg. dice, 12 to 16 dates, pitted, and more.

Yes, Lamb Eggplant Tagine with Dates and Tamarind falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lamb Eggplant Tagine with Dates and Tamarind

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