035 – Moroccan Tajine of Lamb with Dried Plums

Ingredients :

• 1 1/2 pound of lamb shoulder chops
• 1 onion grated
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 Tbsp of canola oil
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• A pinch of saffron
• 1/2 tsp of pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp of ginger powder
• A pinch of turmeric powder
• Water
• 10 oz of pitted dried plums
• 2 Tbsp of honey
• 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 Tbsp of butter
• cup of water
• 1 cup of raw almonds
• 2 Tbsp of sesame seeds

Directions :

1. Preparing the meat:
   1- On medium heat, add the grated onion, the meat, and the spices together in your cooking pan.
   2- Close the lid of the pan and let the meat cook for 5 minutes.
   3- Cover the meat with water, close the lid and let it cook for 30-45 minutes.
2. Preparing the dried plums:
   1- In a separate pan, add the butter, dried plums, cinnamon, honey, and water. Let it cook for 15 minutes on medium heat.
3. Final Steps:
   1- Fry the almonds in a pan with some canola oil until golden brown. Drain any excess oil.
   2- Once the meat is cooked and the plums are caramelized, remove them from the heat.
   3- To serve this tajine, put the meat on the plate first, then the plums on top covered with almonds and sesame seeds.
4. Serving:
   Serve this tajine with bread and Moroccan Mint Tea.