Spicy Lamb Tagine With Couscous

• 1 3/4 lbs lean lamb leg steak
• 1 1/2 ounces onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 inches cinnamon sticks, broken in half
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 10 -12 saffron strands
• turmeric, if you want a little colour
• salt and pepper
• 4 1/2 ounces ready to eat dried apricots, quartered
• 6 ounces carrots, diced
• 3 1/2 ounces zucchini, diced
• 12 ounces tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 10 ounces couscous
• garnish
• fresh coriander
• parsley

1. Trim any fat off the lamb and cut it into 1 inch cubes.
2. Put the meat, onions, garlic, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ginger, paprika and saffron if using,into the bottom of a double boiler or a large saucepan, season to taste and add enough water to cover.
3. Bring the contents to a boil, then cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes.
4. Add the apricots, carrots,zucchini,tomatoes, coriander and parsley to the pan and cook, covered for a further 15 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, following package directions, prepare enough couscous for 6 people.
6. Add salt to taste.
7. To serve, spoon the couscous onto serving dish, lift the lamb and vegetables from the pan with a slotted spoon and lay them on top of the couscous and sprinkle them with chopped coriander and parsley.
8. Pour the broth into a jug or bowl to serve separately and let people help themselves at the table.

lean lamb leg steak, onions, garlic, cayenne pepper, cinnamon sticks, ground ginger, paprika, saffron, turmeric, salt, ready, carrots, zucchini, tomatoes, fresh coriander, parsley, couscous, fresh coriander, parsley

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-lamb-tagine-with-couscous-18368 (may not work)