How to Make Instant Pot Lamb Tagine with Lentils - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love comforting and flavorful stews, you'll absolutely adore this Instant Pot Lamb Tagine with Lentils. This dish is a fusion of North African and Middle Eastern flavors, combining tender lamb, earthy lentils, and a fragrant blend of spices. And the best part? It's incredibly easy to make thanks to the convenience of the Instant Pot. In just a fraction of the time it would take to cook on the stovetop, you can have a hearty and delicious meal on the table.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 onion
  • 1 pound cubed lamb stew meat
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 1 ½ cups diced potatoes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup dry lentils
  • ⅓ cup raisins, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add ghee. Add onions and cubed lamb to the melted ghee; cook and stir until lamb is browned and onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, potatoes, and garlic. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Mix in salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir in tomato paste. Add chicken broth, lentils, raisins, and honey; stir until all ingredients are well combined.
  • Turn Saute mode off. Close and lock the lid. Set vent to 'Sealing' and select Meat/Stew mode according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 10 minutes. Turn vent and release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions. Season with salt and pepper, if needed.
  • Nutrition

    401 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 849mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 950mg