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Lamb tagine with apricots

Lamb shoulder slow-braised with ras el hanout, saffron, onions, dried apricots and chickpeas until meltingly tender, finished with almonds and herbs.

Time
165min
Steps
4
Lamb tagine with apricots, photographed from above

Ingredients

6 servings

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Contains tree nuts.

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    Method

    1. 1

      Toss the lamb with the spices and salt, then brown in oil in batches.

    2. 2

      Soften the onions and garlic, add the tomato paste, saffron and stock, and return the lamb.

    3. 3

      Cover and simmer gently (or bake at 160°C/325°F) for 1.5 hours.

    4. 4

      Add the apricots, chickpeas and honey and cook 30 minutes more. Top with almonds and herbs; serve with couscous.

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