Mauritanian Lamb And Chickpea Tagine

Mauritanian Lamb and Chickpea Tagine is a traditional Mauritanian dish that is rich in flavors and spices. This slow-cooked stew is perfect for a hearty and comforting meal, especially during the colder months.

Mauritanian Lamb And Chickpea Tagine

Ingredients

  • 1 kg lamb, cut into chunks
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 400g canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 400g canned diced tomatoes
  • 500ml chicken or lamb broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large tagine or Dutch oven, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the lamb chunks and brown them on all sides. Remove the lamb from the pot and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the chopped onions and cook until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
  4. Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add the drained chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and chicken or lamb broth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
  6. Stir in the chopped cilantro and parsley just before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Tagine or Dutch oven Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Wooden spoon

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the Mauritanian Lamb and Chickpea Tagine with couscous or crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, marinate the lamb chunks in the spice mixture for a few hours before cooking.

Cost

$25