Lamb Tajine with Apples and Baby Okra Recipe

Name: Lamb Tajine with Apples and Baby Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup virgin olive oil; 2 pounds lamb shoulder, bone in, trimmed cut into 4 by 4-inch pieces; 2 whole garlic peeled and chopped coarsely; 1 large red onion, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon ground powder ginger; 1 big pinch saffron; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, plus 4 cinnamon sticks, broken to 1-inch long pieces; Kosher salt; 3 stems parsley; 3 stems cilantro, finely chopped; 5 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon Ras el Hanut (you may substitute with 1 pinch clove and 1 pinch nutmeg); 3 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon powdered red hot pepper, optional; 4 to 5 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 pound small green apples, Granny Smith, Island Green, or Orange Pippin, cored, seeds removed and halved (leave the skin on), skin crisscrossed; 1 pound baby okra, trimmed and kept refrigerated in salted water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup virgin olive oil
2 pounds lamb shoulder, bone in, trimmed cut into 4 by 4-inch pieces
2 whole garlic peeled and chopped coarsely
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon ground powder ginger
1 big pinch saffron
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, plus 4 cinnamon sticks, broken to 1-inch long pieces
Kosher salt
3 stems parsley
3 stems cilantro, finely chopped
5 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Ras el Hanut (you may substitute with 1 pinch clove and 1 pinch nutmeg)
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon powdered red hot pepper, optional
4 to 5 tablespoons brown sugar
1 1/2 pound small green apples, Granny Smith, Island Green, or Orange Pippin, cored, seeds removed and halved (leave the skin on), skin crisscrossed
1 pound baby okra, trimmed and kept refrigerated in salted water

1
Preheat a heavy, thick pot.
2
Add the olive oil and heat, then add the lamb and brown.
3
Add the garlic and onions and stir.
4
Add the pepper then the ginger, saffron, cinnamon, salt, parsley, cilantro, bay leaves, Ras el Hanout, water, and powdered red hot pepper, if using, and bring to a boil for 30 minutes on medium heat.
5
Add sugar, apples, and okra and cook for another 30 minutes.
6
Add more water if needed.
7
(Make sure the lamb is tender, before you add the sugar, apples, and okra.)
8
Cook until the sauce thickens.
9
Serve on a large platter, first the lamb and garnish with apples (skin up), okra on top and the sauce over it.
10
Serve hot.

1542

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup virgin olive oil, 2 pounds lamb shoulder, bone in, trimmed cut into 4 by 4-inch pieces, 2 whole garlic peeled and chopped coarsely, 1 large red onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Lamb Tajine with Apples and Baby Okra falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lamb Tajine with Apples and Baby Okra

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions