Ingredients
- 1 kilogram of stewing lamb
- 250 grams of soft, dried, pitted dates
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 250mL of pomegranate juice
- 250mLs of water
- 1 teaspoon each of ground ginger, ground tumeric, allspice and cinnamon
Directions
- Heat over to 150 degrees Celsius
- Heat some olive oil in a tangine (or a large shallow casserole dish with a lid)
- Saute onion gently for approximately 10 minutes
- Add spices and mix
- Add meat and seal thoroughly
- Add dates, juice and water
- Bring to boiling, then cover and transfer to the oven
- Cook for approximately 2 hours, checking as needed
- Serve with cous cous