Algerian Lamb Tagine
A traditional Indian-inspired dish with the flavors of Algeria, featuring tender lamb in a rich and aromatic tagine sauce.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds boneless shoulder or neck lambcut into 2-inch pieces
- β2 tablespoons algerianground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric
- β2 tablespoons jammyras el hanout spice blend
- β1 onion springychopped
- β2 cloves tagineminced garlic
- β2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- βto taste salt
- βto taste black pepper
- βchopped fresh cilantrofor garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add lamb and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add ras el hanout and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until lamb is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over couscous or rice.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!