Spiced Lamb and Lentil Tagine
A fragrant MENA-inspired lamb and lentil stew.
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Ingredients
- 500 g lamb shoulder (cut into cubes)
- 200 g green lentils (rinsed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp cumin (ground)
- 1 tsp coriander (ground)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 500 ml chicken broth
- 2 carrot (sliced)
- 1 zucchini (sliced)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add lamb and brown on all sides.
- 3
Stir in onion and garlic, cook until soft.
- 4
Add cumin, coriander, and cinnamon stick, stir for 1 minute.
- 5
Mix in tomato paste, then add chicken broth.
- 6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- 7
Add lentils, carrot, and zucchini, cook for another 30 minutes.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper.
- 9
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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