Spicy Lamb Tagine With Couscous Recipe

Name: Spicy Lamb Tagine With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; garnish; fresh coriander; parsley

Servings: persons

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
garnish
fresh coriander
parsley

1
Trim any fat off the lamb and cut it into 1 inch cubes.
2
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.
3
Bring the contents to a boil, then cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes.
4
Add the apricots, carrots,zucchini,tomatoes, coriander and parsley to the pan and cook, covered for a further 15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, following package directions, prepare enough couscous for 6 people.
6
Add salt to taste.
7
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.
8
Pour the broth into a jug or bowl to serve separately and let people help themselves at the table.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 lbs lean lamb leg steak, 1 1/2 ounces onions, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Lamb Tagine With Couscous 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.

Spicy Lamb Tagine With Couscous

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