Mark Sargeant's Lamb Tagine Recipe

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while beef chuck offers a more affordable option.

almonds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch and nutrition at a lower cost.

apricots

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs offer a similar sweetness, while raisins are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock can be healthier, while seasoned water is a budget-friendly alternative.

Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium heat until hot.

Add the shallots and spices (paprika, turmeric, ground ginger) and mix well until they sizzle.

Add the diced lamb shoulder and stir to coat with the spices, lightly browning it.

Add the crushed garlic and season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in the hot water and add the saffron and cinnamon stick; stir to mix.

Add the fresh thyme sprigs and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 2 hours.

After 2 hours, check the lamb; it should be tender and breaking apart.

Add the chopped apricots and chopped coriander; mix and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Remove the thyme sprigs from the pot before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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