chickpea tagine with cinnamon, cumin, and carrots

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Angel Slave
Hwd, FL

My family comes from Sicily. From the tip of Africa to the tip of Sicily is a mere 12 nautical miles. We therefore have in common recipes, the use of certain spices, and cooking customs. This recipe comes from my dad's playbook. North African cooking often features cinnamon in both savory dishes and desserts. Carrots and raisins make this stew somewhat sweet. I usually serve this with a dollop of Greek yogurt (or crema) to complement the flavors.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Blend

Ingredients For chickpea tagine with cinnamon, cumin, and carrots

  • 2 Tbsp
    good olive oil
  • 1 sm
    onion, thinly sliced
  • 6 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 can
    chickpeas, rinsed and drained (14.5 oz each)
  • 3 md
    carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
  • 1/3 c
    raisins or currants
  • 1 tsp
    ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp
    cracked black pepper
  • 2 tsp
    honey or agave nectar
  • 2 c
    water
  • salt, to taste
  • 3/4 c
    plain Greek yogurt or Mexican crema, for garnish
  • 3 Tbsp
    finely chopped parsley, for garnish

How To Make chickpea tagine with cinnamon, cumin, and carrots

  • 1
    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until onion slices are soft.
  • 2
    Stir in the chickpeas, carrots, raisins (any color will do), spices, honey, and 2 cups of water.
  • 3
    Cover and simmer 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and more pepper if needed.
  • 4
    Divide the tagine among 4 bowls. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt and sprinkle with parsley.
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