Lamb Tagine

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 kg lamb pieces
• 1 tsp cumin, turmeric and coriander
• 2 tbsp ground almonds
• 2 tbsp honey
• a handful of sultanans
• 1 tin chopped tomatoes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
• a handful of fresh herbs (ideally coriander or mint)
• 5 tbsp flaked almonds

Method:  

1. Place the lamb, spices, almonds, honey, sultanas and tomatoes in a large lidded casserole dish. Mix well and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onions, garlic and ginger for five minutes. If the pan gets dry add a dash of water.
3. Add this mixture to the casserole, stir well and place in the oven (temperature 160 degrees) for at least one hour.
4. Check occasionally.
5. Ladle the cooked tagine into a warm serving bowl. Sprinkle over the herbs and almonds.
6. Serve with cous cous or brown rice.