Paprika | 1.5 tbsp |
Cayenne pepper | 1 tsp |
Ground black pepper | 1 tsp |
Ground giner | 1.5 tbsp |
Turmeric | 1 tbsp |
Ground cinnamon | 2 tsp |
Saffron | 1 tsp |
Lamb shoulder (cubed) | 2 pounds |
Onions | 2 |
Olive oil | 2 tbsp |
Argan oil | 2 tbsp |
Garlic | 3 cloves |
Tomato juice | 1 pint (570 ml) |
Tomatoes (chopped) | 2-4 |
Dried apricots | 4 oz (115g) |
Dates | 2 oz (55g) |
Sultanas or raisins | 2 oz (55g) |
Almonds flacks | 3 oz (85g) |
Lamb stock | 1 pint (570 ml) |
Cilantro | 2 tbsp |
Parsley | 2 tbsp |
Honey (optional) | |
Salt | |
Cardamom(optional) | 0.5 tsp |
Coriander(optional) | 0.5 tsp |
Nutmeg(optional) | 0.25 tsp |
Cloves(optional) | 0.25 tsp |
Mint (optional) |
In a large bowl, toss lamb with about 2 teaspoons salt. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
In a tagine or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add lamb and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Work in batches as necessary. Remove lamb from pot and place on a plate.
Reduce heat to medium and add onion to the pot. Cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more, then add tomato paste and stir until coated. Add cinnamon stick, saffron, and spices and cook until toasted, 1 minute more.
Add lamb, lamb stock, apricots, and broth to pot and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer, covered, until lamb is tender and liquid is reduced, about 1½ hours.
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Garnish with toasted almonds, mint, and more cilantro. Serve over warm couscous.