The two classics flavours of a Moroccan Tagine is lamb and dates.  This dish is served with  rice to soak up the delicious flavours of the tagine.

Ingredients

500g diced lamb

400g canned chickpeas

2 cups chicken stock

1 onion chopped

2 cloves garlic

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp paprika

6-8 dates chapped without seeds

Method

Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan.  Add the lamb and cok until it’s seared. Set aside.

In the same pan heat the remaining  oil, Add the chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes or until soft.

Add the garlic and spices.  Cook for a few seconds or until fragrance.

Add the lamb, dates and chicken stock to the pan and bring it to boil.  Once it’s boiled simmer for 20-30 minutes or until meat is properly cooked.

Serve with rice.

Note

This dish serves 4-6.

You can substitute the lamb for chicken.

Don’t forget to drain the canned  chickpeas and rinse it in cold water to remove the salt contents.

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