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If using a tajine: Mix the oil, herbs, spices, salt, 2 cloves the garlic, and water in a bowl.
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Rub the lamb with 1/2 of the oil mixture.
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Place the lamb mixture in the bottom of the tajine.
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Top with onions and remaining garlic.
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Surround the lamb with the artichokes, then cover the lamb and artichokes with the rest of the oil mixture.
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Close the tajine with the conical top, then cook on the stovetop at medium heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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Uncover the tajine, garnish with olives, lemon juice, and slices of the preserved lemon.
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If cooking in a pot: Use the heaviest pot available.
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Preheat slowly over stove at medium heat.
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Add the olive oil, braise the lamb in oil until slightly brown, and then add the onion and garlic.
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Stir well for few minutes.
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Add the herbs, spices, and water.
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Season, to taste.
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Cook for 10 minutes.
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Put in the artichokes and the olives.
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Continue cooking for another 35 minutes.
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Remove the artichokes, turn the fire to low, and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes.
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Serve on a large platter.
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Place lamb in center, then garnish with artichokes then olives.
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Top with remaining sauce.
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Follow with lemon juice and preserved lemon.
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Serve hot.
