Lamb tagine with couscous

Ingredients

• 800 grams lamb shoulder or leg, cut into slices
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium yellow onion, peeled
• 2 medium potatoes
• 1 large sweet potato
• 10 dried apricots
• 1 cup couscous (uncooked)

Instructions

1. 1

   simmer: In a large pot combine the lamb, spices, whole onion, and garlic. Place your pot on the stovetop and cover with enough water to just cover the meat. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 50 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the potatoes, sweet potatoes and apricots to the pot. Shake the pot a little bit in order to combine the ingredients. At this point you may need to add a little more water, to just cover the potatoes.

3. 3

   Cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender. Remove and discard the onion.

4. 4

   cook: Meanwhile, cook the couscous according to the package instructions.

5. 5

   place: When your couscous is ready, place it in your tagine pot or a large platter. Add the lamb and vegetable mixture, with sauce, over the couscous and serve.

6. 6

   Enjoy!