Classic Kenyan Lamb Tagine
A traditional Kenyan dish made with tender lamb and aromatic spices, cooked to perfection in a rich and flavorful tagine.
Ingredients
- β1.5 pounds Lamb Shouldercut into 2-inch pieces
- β2 tablespoons Olive Oilfor browning
- β1 medium Onionchopped
- β3 cloves Garlicminced
- β1-inch piece Gingergrated
- β1 teaspoon Cuminground
- β1 teaspoon Corianderground
- β1/2 teaspoon Cinnamonground
- β1/2 teaspoon Turmericground
- β1 teaspoon Saltto taste
- β1/2 teaspoon Black Pepperto taste
- β1/4 cup Fresh Cilantrochopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in the bottom of a large clay or ceramic tagine over medium heat.
- 2
Brown the lamb pieces in batches, then set aside.
- 3
Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the tagine and cook until the onion is softened.
- 4
Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the browned lamb back to the tagine and stir to coat with the spice mixture.
- 6
Add 1 cup of water to the tagine and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
- 8
Stir in chopped cilantro and serve hot over couscous or rice.