Moroccan Lamb Tagine

INGREDIENTS:

NOTE*** Orgapod organic Exotic Meals Range includes a Moroccan Lamb Tagine spice-mix available at most Dunnes stores nationwide.
Each pouch of spice-mix contains enough seasoning for 2 full family sized meals and comes with a list of accompanying ingredients & easy to follow instructions!

1 tsp Allspice,
2 tsp cumin,
1 tsp ginger,
1 tsp nutmeg,
1 ½ tsp cinnamon,
2 tsp turmeric,
½ tsp rosemary, dried
¼ tsp cardamom, ground.
1 medium onion sliced,
115g dried figs
1/3 cup raisins
1 kg diced lamb
3 tbsp fresh coriander leaves
¼ cup olive oil,
1 tbsp vinegar,
1 tbsp tomato puree,
Juice of ½ a small lemon
Honey to taste
Salt to taste

Recipe:

1) Heat oil until very hot in a large saucepan & brown lamb - set aside.

2) Reduce heat to a medium-low, add onion & cook until soft. Then mix in spice & cook for ½ min.

3) Return meat to saucepan & stir in vinegar, tomato puree, 1.5 pints of water, coriander leaves, raisins & salt to taste. Boil for 5 mins.

4) Cover saucepan & cook over low heat for an hour stirring occasionally.

5) In the last 10 mins of cooking add figs, honey (if using) & lemon juice.

Serve with Cous-Cous or rice.

NOTE*** FOR A VEGETARIAN VERSION, SUBSTITUTE MEAT WITH CHICKPEAS & VEGETABLES SUCH AS CARROTS, POTATOES, AUBERGINE ETC.

ADJUST COOKING TIME ACCORDINGLY. TAGINE IS READY WHEN VEGETABLES ARE COOKED APPROX. 30 MINS.

Ideas on perking up everyday meals.

Mashed potatoes seasoned with wholegrain mustard, Parmesan & garlic.


Method:

Prepare your mashed potatoes as normal. Now, add 1/4 tsp pureed garlic, 1/2 tsp wholegrain mustard & 2 - 4 tbsp grated Parmesan and mix though thoroughly. Serve hot.

Alternatively, try adding 2 tbsp chopped chive and/or a 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg or nutmeg powder.

Spiced Basmati Rice.

Method (1):

Add rice, water & salt to a large saucepan according to manufacturers directions. ~To this add one 3 inch piece cinnamon stick, 4 cardamom pods and 1 tsp turmeric. Stir in gently & cook as normal.

Method (2):

Add rice, water & salt to a large saucepan according to manufacturers directions. ~To this add one 3 inch piece cinnamon stick. 4 whole black peppercorns, 3 whole cloves & 1 star anise. Stir in gently and cook as normal.