Moroccan-Style Spiced Mutton Tagine With Couscous Recipe

About this recipe

A fragrant and hearty Moroccan-style mutton tagine, slow-braised with warm spices, vegetables, and dried fruits, served over fluffy couscous for a wholesome and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 250 g Mutton
• 200 g Dried Apricots
• 500G Freshos Couscous Semolina
• - Onion
• 250g Garlic
• 250g Ginger
• 2 pcs Zucchini
• 200 G Green Choliya/Chickpeas(200 Gm)
• 100 ml Olive Oil
• 250g Coriander
• 500 g Tomato - Hybrid
• 10G Salt
• 500 ml Water
• 100 g Coriander Powder
• 50 g Cumin Powder
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 55 g Paprika Powder
• 50 g Cinnamon Powder
• 50 g Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, garlic, and grated ginger, and sauté until softened and aromatic, about 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add the mutton pieces to the pot and sear them on all sides until lightly golden, about 6-8 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, paprika, cinnamon powder, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the spices to release their aroma.
4. Step 4: Add the pureed tomatoes and mix well. Cook for 5 minutes until the tomato base thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Add the carrots, zucchini, dried apricots, chickpeas, and water. Mix everything together, cover the tagine or pot, and reduce the heat to low. Allow it to simmer gently for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mutton is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6. Step 6: While the tagine is cooking, prepare the couscous. Place the dry couscous in a heatproof bowl, sprinkle a pinch of salt, and cover with an equal volume of boiling water. Cover the bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
7. Step 7: Once the tagine is cooked, adjust salt to taste and garnish with freshly chopped coriander.
8. Step 8: Serve the mutton tagine hot over a bed of fluffy couscous.