Moroccan Lamb Tajine With Prunes And Almonds

This Moroccan Lamb Tajine with Prunes and Almonds is a traditional dish from Western Saharan Cuisine that is bursting with rich flavors and aromatic spices. It's a perfect combination of sweet and savory, and it's sure to impress your family and friends.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Western Saharan Moroccan Lamb Tajine Prunes Almonds
Moroccan Lamb Tajine With Prunes And Almonds

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs lamb, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup pitted prunes
  • 1/2 cup blanched almonds
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large tajine or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
  2. Add the lamb chunks to the tajine and brown on all sides.
  3. Stir in the ground ginger, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the pitted prunes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook for 1.5 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
  5. While the lamb is cooking, toast the blanched almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
  6. Once the lamb is tender, stir in the honey and half of the toasted almonds. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the tajine from the heat and sprinkle with the remaining toasted almonds and chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
25g

Supplies

Tajine or Dutch oven Skillet

Tools

Chef's knife Cutting board Measuring spoons Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Moroccan Lamb Tajine with Prunes and Almonds over a bed of fluffy couscous or with warm crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Tips & tricks

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

Cost

$25