Rahma’s Moroccan Lamb Tagine With Raisins

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 2
Rahma's Moroccan Lamb Tagine With Raisins - A Warm and Hearty Moroccan Dish
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

2h 30 min

Ready In

2h 45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs lamb , cut into 4 pieces
1 medium onion , cut into cresent moon pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups water
1/2 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 tablespoon ginger
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1 pinch saffron
1 1/2 tablespoons parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro
salt and pepper
1/2 - 1 cup raisins

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
685
Sugar
18g
Fat
41g
Moroccan cuisine is known for its bold and vibrant flavors, which makes this Lamb Tagine with Raisins a favorite dish for many. Tagine refers to both the slow-cooking, conical-shaped earthenware pot and the dish that is cooked inside it in Morocco. Traditionally, this dish is served for special occasions and holidays, but it is also a popular hearty winter warmer meal loved by all. The lamb maqluba is a perfect combination of spice and sweet flavors with tender bits of lamb and sticky raisins. This dish is a perfect reflection of Moroccan cuisine, rich, fragrant, and hearty.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a large stew pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3.Brown lamb pieces in olive oil on all sides. Once browned, remove and set aside.
4.Sauté onions in pot until translucent.
5.Add 2 cups of water, black pepper, ginger, paprika, saffron, parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil.
6.Add lamb back into the pot and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7.After 2 hours, add the raisins to the pot and stir. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
8.Serve hot with steamed couscous or fluffy rice.

PROS

This lamb tagine is packed with flavor and hearty ingredients.

It is a perfect winter warmer dish that leaves you feeling satisfied and happy.

CONS

Lamb is a high-fat meat, so it is important to balance this dish with lighter sides.

It can be time-consuming to prepare this dish, but the effort is well worth it.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is rich in protein, iron, and other essential vitamins and minerals.
Lamb meat is known to be a rich source of vitamin B12, which helps maintain healthy nerve and blood cells. Other vitamins and minerals found in this dish can help improve bone health, boost your immune system, and give you energy.

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