african lamb tagine

Ingredients For african lamb tagine

• RUB
• 1/2 Tbsp

  smoked paprika
• 1/2 Tbsp

  ground cumin
• 1/2 Tbsp

  ground ginger
• 1/2 Tbsp

  ground sumac
• 1/2 Tbsp

  ras el hanout
• 1 tsp

  ground turmeric
• 1 tsp

  ground cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp

  cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• TAGINE
• 1 1/2 lb

  lamb shoulder (substitute chicken), cut into bite size pieces
• 1 1/2 Tbsp

  olive oil
• 2/3 c

  red onions, finely chopped
• 3 lg

  cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 c

  plum tomatoes, washed, seeded and diced
• 2 c

  low-sodium chicken broth if needed, divided
• 2 Tbsp

  brown sugar, such as demerara
• 1 Tbsp

  pomegranate molasses
• 1/4 tsp

  moroccan mint flakes, or more to taste
• 1/2 tsp

  saffron threads, crumbled
• 1 pinch

  ground himalayan sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
• 1/4 c

  raisins, sultanas, currants, figs, dates or apricots
• 1/3 c

  toasted slivered almonds, for garnish
• 1 Tbsp

  chopped cilantro, for garnish