Sweet And Spicy Australian Lamb Tagine Recipes

Steps:

• Place diced lamb in a bowl, toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and set aside. In a large resealable bag, toss together the paprika, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, salt, ginger, saffron, garlic powder, and coriander; mix well. Add the lamb to the bag, and toss around to coat well. Refrigerate at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the lamb, and brown well. Remove to a plate, and repeat with remaining lamb. Add onions and carrots to the pot and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the fresh garlic and ginger; continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes. Return the lamb to the pot and stir in the lemon zest, chicken broth, tomato paste, and honey. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender.
• If the consistency of the tagine is too thin, you may thicken it with a mixture of cornstarch and water during the last 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Trim lamb and dice into bite-size pieces. Combine the spice mix ingredients and divide in half.
• In a heavy-based casserole, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat, add the lamb and half the spices and season to taste. Cook, stirring, until browned all over. Transfer lamb to a plate and drain any fat from pan.
• Heat the remaining oil and spices in the same pan over medium heat until aromatic, about 20-30 seconds. Add the onion, leek and carrots and cook until onion is softened. Return the meat to the pan with the stock, raisins and tomatoes and stir well. Cover pan, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
• Add pear and simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until lamb is tender and the sauce is thick. Stir occasionally and add extra stock or water if necessary.
• Spoon tagine over the hot couscous, sprinkle with the almonds and serve.

Steps:

• 1. Trim and dice lamb into bite size peices.Combine next 4 ingredients and devide in half. In a heavy based skillet. Heat 1 Tbsp oil over high heat. Add the lamb and half the spices. Cook stirring until browned. Transfer llamb to a plate and drain fat from pan. 2. Heat remaining oil and spices in the same pan over medium heat about 20 to 30 seconds.Add onion, leek and carrots.Cook until onion is softened.Return the meat to the pan with the stock, raisins and tomatoes and stir well. Cover, reduce heat to low, simmer for one hour. 3. Add pear and simmer, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes or until lamb is tender and sauce is thick. Spoon tagine over the warm coucous, sprinkle with almonds and serve.

Steps:

• * cooked warm couscous * ¼ cup toasted almonds or pine nuts 1. Trim lamb and dice into bite-size pieces. 2. To make spice mixture, combine the cumin, cinnamon, ginger and coriander and divide in half. 3. In a heavy-based casserole, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat, add the lamb and half the spices and season to taste. Cook, stirring, until browned all over. Transfer lamb to a plate and drain any fat from pan. 4. Heat the remaining oil and spices in the same pan over medium heat until aromatic, about 20-30 seconds. Add the onion, leek and carrots and cook until onion is softened. Return the meat to the pan with chicken stock, raisins and tomatoes and stir well. Cover pan, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour. 5. Add pear and simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until lamb is tender and the sauce is thick. Stir occasionally and add extra stock or water if necessary. 6. Spoon lamb tagine over the hot couscous, sprinkle with the almonds and serve. TIP: This is an ideal meal to make extra portions. Freeze the leftovers in

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, deep pan. Add the onions, then gently fry until softened, about 5 mins. Stir in the ginger, add the meat in batches, then fry on all sides until lightly coloured. Return all the meat to the pan, stir in the spices and cinnamon sticks, then cook for 1 min.
• Add the passata and 800ml water, then bring to the boil, stirring. Season well, then cover and simmer for 1½ hrs, until the lamb is tender.
• Add the sweet potatoes, stir well, cover again, then cook for 20 mins or until the potatoes are just tender. Stir in the dates and heat through for 5 mins. Taste and add more seasoning if necessary. To serve, spoon the tagine into a serving dish and scatter with the almonds and coriander.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Heat the oil in a casserole and brown the lamb on all sides. Scoop the lamb out onto a plate, then add the onion and carrots and cook for 2-3 mins until golden. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more. Stir in the spices and tomatoes, and season. Tip the lamb back in with the chickpeas and apricots. Pour over the stock, stir and bring to a simmer. Cover the dish and place in the oven for 1 hr.
• If the lamb is still a little tough, give it 20 mins more until tender. When ready, leave it to rest so it's not piping hot, then serve scattered with pomegranate and herbs, with couscous or rice alongside.