Lamb Tagine with Apricots
Moroccan lamb shoulder braised with dried apricots, tomatoes, turmeric and cumin until tender, finished with fresh lemon. Serves 4.
0.25tsp
as needed
2tsp
2tsp
1tsp
1tsp
1tsp
0.5tsp
0.25tsp
900g
2tsp
1tsp
4tbsp
2piece
4clove
20g
400g
2tbsp
200g
1piece
50g
20g
15g| # | Product | Quantity | Notes | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | 0.25tsp | — | — | |
| 2 | ![]() | as needed | — | — | |
| 3 | ![]() | 2tsp | — | — | |
| 4 | ![]() | 2tsp | — | — | |
| 5 | ![]() | 1tsp | — | — | |
| 6 | ![]() | 1tsp | — | — | |
| 7 | ![]() | 1tsp | — | — | |
| 8 | ![]() | 0.5tsp | — | — | |
| 9 | ![]() | 0.25tsp | — | — | |
| 10 | ![]() | 900g | — | — | |
| 11 | ![]() | 2tsp | — | — | |
| 12 | ![]() | 1tsp | — | — | |
| 13 | ![]() | 4tbsp | — | — | |
| 14 | ![]() | 2piece | — | — | |
| 15 | ![]() | 4clove | — | — | |
| 16 | ![]() | 20g | — | — | |
| 17 | ![]() | 400g | — | — | |
| 18 | ![]() | 2tbsp | — | — | |
| 19 | ![]() | 200g | — | — | |
| 20 | 240g | — | — | ||
| 21 | ![]() | 1piece | — | — | |
| 22 | ![]() | 50g | — | — | |
| 23 | ![]() | 20g | — | — | |
| 24 | ![]() | 15g | — | — |
Crumble the saffron into the small bowl.
Saffron threads · 0.25 tsp
Add 2 tablespoons of warm water and set aside to infuse.
Water · 2 tbsp
Put the cumin in the large bowl.
Ground cumin · 2 tsp
Add the ground coriander.
Ground coriander · 2 tsp
Add the cinnamon.
Ground cinnamon · 1 tsp
Add the ground ginger.
Ground ginger · 1 tsp
Add the paprika.
Sweet paprika · 1 tsp
Add the turmeric.
Ground turmeric · 0.5 tsp
Add the cayenne.
Cayenne pepper · 0.25 tsp
Add the boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 4 cm chunks.
Lamb shoulder · 900 g
Add 1 teaspoon of the salt.
Salt · 1 tsp
Add half a teaspoon of the pepper.
Ground black pepper · 0.5 tsp
Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and toss until the lamb is coated.
Extra-virgin olive oil · 2 tbsp

Lay the onions on the chopping board.
Red onion · 2 piece
Cut them in half through the root and peel off the skins.


Lay the garlic cloves on the chopping board.
Garlic clove · 4 clove
Crush each clove lightly with the flat of the knife and pull off the skin.


Lay the ginger on the board.
Fresh ginger · 20 g
Scrape off the skin with the edge of the spoon, trimming any knobbly bits with the knife.


Lay the tomatoes on the board.
Plum tomatoes · 400 g
Core and chop them roughly.
Pour the rest of the oil into the large flameproof casserole.
Extra-virgin olive oil · 2 tbsp
Heat over a medium-high heat.

Brown for about 5 minutes, turning, until coloured all over.


Brown it the same way.


Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring, until soft.


Add the garlic and ginger and stir for a minute.

Pour in 400 ml of water.
Water · 400 ml
Add the honey.
Honey · 2 tbsp
Add the rest of the salt.
Salt · 1 tsp
Add the rest of the pepper.
Ground black pepper · 0.5 tsp
Bring to a simmer.

Turn the heat to low and cover.


Simmer gently for 1¾ hours, stirring now and then.

Lift off the lid and add the apricots.
Dried apricots · 200 g

Add the drained tinned chickpeas.

Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until the lamb is very tender and the sauce has thickened.

Lay the lemon on the board.
Lemon · 1 piece
Put the almonds in the small frying pan.
Blanched almonds · 50 g
Toast over a medium heat for about 4 minutes, stirring, until golden.

Lay the coriander on the board.
Fresh coriander · 20 g
Lay the parsley on the board.
Flat-leaf parsley · 15 g
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.25 tsp | ![]() | Crumble the saffron into the small bowl.⏱ 5sResultSaffron threads |
| 2 | 2 tbsp | ![]() | Add 2 tablespoons of warm water and set aside to infuse.⏱ 5sResultSaffron waterused in step 42 |
| 3 | 2 tsp | ![]() | Put the cumin in the large bowl.⏱ 5sResultGround cumin |
| 4 | 2 tsp | ![]() | Add the ground coriander.⏱ 5sResultCumin and coriander |
| 5 | 1 tsp | ![]() | Add the cinnamon.⏱ 5sResultSpices with cinnamon |
| 6 | 1 tsp | ![]() | Add the ground ginger.⏱ 5sResultSpices with ginger |
| 7 | 1 tsp | ![]() | Add the paprika.⏱ 5sResultSpices with paprika |
| 8 | 0.5 tsp | ![]() | Add the turmeric.⏱ 5sResultSpices with turmeric |
| 9 | 0.25 tsp | ![]() | Add the cayenne.⏱ 5sResultRas el hanout mix |
| 10 | 900 g | ![]() | Add the boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 4 cm chunks.⏱ 15sResultLamb and spices |
| 11 | 1 tsp | ![]() | Add 1 teaspoon of the salt.⏱ 5sResultSalted lamb |
| 12 | 0.5 tsp | ![]() | Add half a teaspoon of the pepper.⏱ 5sResultSeasoned lamb |
| 13 | 2 tbsp | ![]() ![]() | Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and toss until the lamb is coated.⏱ 40sResultSpiced lamb |
| 14 | — | ![]() | Leave in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.⏱ 30 minResultMarinated lambused in step 32 |
| 15 | 2 piece | ![]() | Lay the onions on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultRed onion |
| 16 | Red onionstep 15 | ![]() ![]() | Cut them in half through the root and peel off the skins.⏱ 1 minResultPeeled onion halves |
| 17 | Peeled onion halvesstep 16 | ![]() ![]() | Slice them thinly.⏱ 3 minResultSliced red onion |
| 18 | Sliced red onionstep 17 | ![]() | Put the onion in the medium bowl.⏱ 5sResultSliced red onionused in step 38 |
| 19 | 4 clove | ![]() | Lay the garlic cloves on the chopping board.⏱ 5sResultGarlic clove |
| 20 | Garlic clovestep 19 | ![]() ![]() | Crush each clove lightly with the flat of the knife and pull off the skin.⏱ 30sResultPeeled garlic cloves |
| 21 | Peeled garlic clovesstep 20 | ![]() ![]() | Chop the garlic finely.⏱ 45sResultChopped garlic |
| 22 | Chopped garlicstep 21 | ![]() | Put the garlic in the small bowl.⏱ 5sResultChopped garlic |
| 23 | 20 g | ![]() | Lay the ginger on the board.⏱ 5sResultFresh ginger |
| 24 | Fresh gingerstep 23 | ![]() ![]() | Scrape off the skin with the edge of the spoon, trimming any knobbly bits with the knife.⏱ 30sResultPeeled fresh ginger |
| 25 | Peeled fresh gingerstep 24 | ![]() ![]() | Chop it finely.⏱ 40sResultFinely chopped ginger |
| 26 | Finely chopped gingerstep 25 | ![]() | Add it to the garlic.⏱ 5sResultGarlic and gingerused in step 40 |
| 27 | 400 g | ![]() | Lay the tomatoes on the board.⏱ 5sResultPlum tomatoes |
| 28 | Plum tomatoesstep 27 | Core and chop them roughly.⏱ 1 min 30sResultRoughly chopped plum tomatoes | |
| 29 | Roughly chopped plum tomatoesstep 28 | ![]() | Put them in a second medium bowl.⏱ 10sResultRoughly chopped plum tomatoesused in step 41 |
| 30 | 2 tbsp | ![]() | Pour the rest of the oil into the large flameproof casserole.⏱ 5sResultExtra-virgin olive oil |
| 31 | — | ![]() | Heat over a medium-high heat.⏱ 1 min 30sResultHot oil |
| 32 | Marinated lambstep 14 | ![]() ![]() | Add half the lamb.⏱ 30sResultFirst lamb searing |
| 33 | — | ![]() ![]() | Brown for about 5 minutes, turning, until coloured all over.⏱ 5 minResultFirst browned lamb |
| 34 | First browned lambstep 33 | ![]() ![]() | Lift onto the plate.⏱ 20sResultFirst browned lamb |
| 35 | First browned lambstep 34 | ![]() ![]() | Add the rest of the lamb.⏱ 30sResultSecond lamb searing |
| 36 | — | ![]() ![]() | Brown it the same way.⏱ 5 minResultSecond browned lamb |
| 37 | Second browned lambstep 36 | ![]() ![]() | Add it to the plate and turn the heat to medium.⏱ 20sResultBrowned lambused in step 47 |
| 38 | Sliced red onionstep 18 | ![]() | Add the onions.⏱ 10sResultOnion in lamb fat |
| Browned lambstep 37 | |||
| 39 | — | ![]() ![]() | Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring, until soft.⏱ 8 minResultSoft onion |
| 40 | Garlic and gingerstep 26 | ![]() | Add the garlic and ginger and stir for a minute.⏱ 1 minResultOnion, garlic and ginger |
| 41 | Roughly chopped plum tomatoesstep 29 | ![]() | Add the tomatoes.⏱ 10sResultTagine base |
| 42 | Saffron waterstep 2 | ![]() | Add the saffron and its water.⏱ 5sResultTagine base with saffron |
| 43 | 400 ml | ![]() | Pour in 400 ml of water.⏱ 10sResultTagine liquor |
| 44 | 2 tbsp | ![]() | Add the honey.⏱ 10sResultSweetened liquor |
| 45 | 1 tsp | ![]() | Add the rest of the salt.⏱ 5sResultSalted liquor |
| 46 | 0.5 tsp | ![]() | Add the rest of the pepper.⏱ 5sResultSeasoned liquor |
| 47 | Browned lambstep 37 | ![]() ![]() | Return the lamb and its juices.⏱ 20sResultLamb in liquor |
| 48 | — | ![]() | Bring to a simmer.⏱ 4 minResultSimmering tagine |
| 49 | — | ![]() ![]() | Turn the heat to low and cover.⏱ 5s |
| 50 | — | ![]() | Simmer gently for 1¾ hours, stirring now and then.⏱ 1 hr 45 minResultBraised lamb |
| 51 | 200 g | ![]() ![]() | Lift off the lid and add the apricots.⏱ 15sResultLamb and apricots |
| 52 | 240 g | ![]() | Add the drained tinned chickpeas.⏱ 15sResultLamb, apricots and chickpeas |
| 53 | — | ![]() | Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, until the lamb is very tender and the sauce has thickened.⏱ 20 minResultLamb tagine |
| 54 | 1 piece | ![]() | Lay the lemon on the board.⏱ 5sResultLemon |
| 55 | Lemonstep 54 | ![]() ![]() | Cut it in half.⏱ 10sResultHalved lemon |
| 56 | Halved lemonstep 55 | ![]() ![]() | Squeeze the juice into the tagine and stir.⏱ 20sResultFinished lamb tagineused in step 66 |
| 57 | 50 g | ![]() | Put the almonds in the small frying pan.⏱ 5sResultBlanched almonds |
| 58 | — | ![]() | Toast over a medium heat for about 4 minutes, stirring, until golden.⏱ 4 minResultToasted almonds |
| 59 | Toasted almondsstep 58 | ![]() | Tip them into a third small bowl.⏱ 5sResultToasted almonds |
| 60 | 20 g | ![]() | Lay the coriander on the board.⏱ 5sResultFresh coriander |
| 61 | Fresh corianderstep 60 | ![]() ![]() | Chop the leaves roughly.⏱ 40sResultRoughly chopped coriander |
| 62 | Roughly chopped corianderstep 61 | ![]() | Add it to the almonds.⏱ 5sResultAlmonds and coriander |
| 63 | 15 g | ![]() | Lay the parsley on the board.⏱ 5sResultParsley sprigs |
| 64 | Parsley sprigsstep 63 | ![]() ![]() | Chop the leaves roughly.⏱ 40sResultChopped parsley |
| Total Time | 3 hr 17 min | ||
- Add it to the bowl.
- Spoon the tagine into the warm serving bowl.
- Scatter the almonds and herbs over and serve.
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| 801kcal | |
| 56g | |
| 35g | |
| 7g | |
| 69g | |
| 42g | |
| 13g | |
| 1,484mg |
Lamb Tagine with Apricots
Moroccan lamb shoulder braised with dried apricots, tomatoes, turmeric and cumin until tender, finished with fresh lemon. Serves 4.
What you’ll doYou will bloom saffron threads, coat cubed lamb in a spice blend and sear it, then braise it gently for 90 minutes with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, apricots and chickpeas. Near the end you will reduce the sauce uncovered to a glaze, toast almonds, and finish with fresh herbs.

Ingredients
- Saffron threads0.25 tsp
- Wateras needed
- Ground cumin2 tsp
- Ground coriander2 tsp
- Ground cinnamon1 tsp
- Ground ginger1 tsp
- Sweet paprika1 tsp
- Ground turmeric0.5 tsp
- Cayenne pepper0.25 tsp
- Lamb shoulder900 g
- Salt2 tsp
- Ground black pepper1 tsp
- Extra-virgin olive oil4 tbsp
- Red onion2 piece
- Garlic clove4 clove
- Fresh ginger20 g
- Plum tomatoes400 g
- Honey2 tbsp
- Dried apricots200 g
- Canned chickpeas240 g
- Lemon1 piece
- Blanched almonds50 g
- Fresh coriander20 g
- Flat-leaf parsley15 g


