Taknetta - Moroccan Butter Cookie Recipe - CookingWithAlia - Episode 305

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than lamb.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried chickpeas.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor and is often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large tagine over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add lamb pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon, stirring to coat the meat.

Add chopped tomatoes and mix well, cooking for 3-4 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the meat and bring to a simmer.

Cover the tagine and reduce heat to low, cooking for 1.5 to 2 hours until lamb is tender.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes, stirring gently to combine.

Continue cooking for another 30-40 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender.

Stir in chickpeas and cook for an additional 10 minutes to heat through.

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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