Moroccan Lamb Tagine 🇲🇦 Recipe | Tunisian Cuisine | Harissa Paste & Sauce | Spicy Food Recipe

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: beef chuck

Chicken is leaner, and beef chuck is often less expensive.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh apricots provide a lighter flavor, while raisins are more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Season the lamb with spices including curcuma, paprika, and cinnamon; let it marinate for a couple of hours or overnight.

Add harissa to the lamb and mix well; let it soak in the flavors.

In a barbecue, sauté garlic, onions, and tomatoes in argan oil.

Add tomato sauce to the sautéed mixture and mix well.

Sear the marinated lamb before transferring it to the tagine.

Add chopped carrots and bell pepper on top of the lamb without removing the skin.

Add dried apricots, dates, and parsley to the tagine.

Pour in lamb stock to aid in cooking.

Cover the tagine and cook on the barbecue for about two hours, checking occasionally.

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