How to Make Moroccan Tagine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Moroccan cuisine is known for its rich and diverse flavors, and one of the most iconic dishes from this North African country is the tagine. A tagine refers to both the conical-shaped cooking vessel and the slow-cooked stew-like dish that is traditionally made in it. This dish has been enjoyed for centuries in Morocco and has gained popularity around the world for its unique blend of spices and aromatic ingredients.

One of the most cherished variations of the tagine is the Moroccan La...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large onions, peeled and sliced into rings
  • 2 pounds lamb meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 pears - peeled, cored and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • ½ cup blanched slivered almonds

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Fry the onion in the oil until soft. Add the lamb meat to the pan, and fry until just browned on the outside. Season with cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Pour just enough water into the pot to cover the meat. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until meat is tender and the mixture is stew-like. Displace lid a little after an hour if there appears to be too much liquid.
  • Add the pears, golden raisins and almonds to the stew, and cook for another 5 minutes or so, until the pears are soft. Serve with rice.
  • Nutrition

    394 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 71mg
    • Sodium: 68mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 86mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 722mg