Tajine is the name given to the traditional clay pot from Moroccan cuisine. Tajine is also the name for the dish prepared in it. You don’t need a traditional tagine to prepare it. A casserole with a lid is just as suitable and easier to use.
Ingredients for the tagine:
Wash the lamb, dry it and cut it into larger cubes. Peel the ginger and garlic and grate finely. Cut the lemongrass and grate half of it too. Put the ginger, garlic and the grated lemongrass in a bowl with the meat. Add cardamom, cumin, coriander seeds, paprika, salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix everything well and let it sit for at least 1 hour. In the meantime, make the vegetable broth.
Peel the potatoes and carrots and cut them into slices. Peel the onions and divide them into slices. Lightly roast the almonds in a pan without fat.
Cover the bottom of the tagine or pot with oil and spread the potato slices on top. Place the marinated lamb and carrots on top. Pour in the broth. Add 3 thicker lemon slices with peel, cinnamon stick and the remaining lemongrass. Also spread the dried plums and almonds on top.
Close the tagine or pot. Cook on the stove over low to medium heat for about 2 hours. Depending on the quality of the meat, the cooking time can be shortened or extended. It’s best to try it every now and then. The meat should be nice and soft and juicy. If necessary, add some more broth.
The braised dish can also be prepared in the oven at around 140 degrees. This also takes about 2 hours.
Ingredients for the vegetable broth:
Clean the soup greens and remove the stems or roots. Feel free to leave the peel on the vegetables and onions. Cut everything into small pieces, put it in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer for about 30 minutes. If you like, you can add bay leaf and other spices. Finally salt lightly.
Ingredients for the couscous:
Pour hot liquid over the couscous according to the package instructions and let it swell. Fold in some saffron. Wash, dry, chop the herbs and mix with the couscous.
Arrange:
Place the tagine in the middle of the table. Everyone can then help themselves as they please. In addition to couscous, flatbread is also suitable as a side dish.
Tipp:
Instead of the many individual spices, you can also use a North African spice mixture, for example Harissa, Baharat or Ras el Hanout.
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