LAMB TAGINE WITH POTATOES AND PEAS (L'HAM BEL B'TATA WA JEBLANA)

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Lamb Tagine With Potatoes and Peas (L'Ham Bel B'Tata Wa Jeblana) image

Tagines are typical street food in Morocco, and this is the one that is most commonly found. I also use frozen peas, which I blanch in boiling water first.

Provided by Anissa Helou

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Dinner     Lamb     Onion     Parsley     Cilantro     Potato     Lamb Shank

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 lamb shanks (3 pounds 5 ounces/1.5 kg total)
2 medium onions (10 1/2 ounces/300 g total), halved and cut into thin wedges
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
Good pinch of saffron threads
Sea salt
1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 bunch flat-leaf parsley (2 ounces/50 g), most of the bottom stems discarded, finely chopped
1/4 bunch cilantro (2 ounces/50 g), most of the bottom stems discarded, finely chopped
1 pound 2 ounces (500 g) new potatoes, scrubbed clean and left whole if very small or halved if medium
9 ounces (250 g) fresh or thawed frozen petits pois (see Note)
Moroccan bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the shanks, onions, garlic, spices, and a little salt into a large pot. Add water to barely cover, about 4 cups (1 liter) and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Turn the shanks over in the sauce and cook for another 15 minutes. Turn the meat again and cook for another 15 minutes, or until the meat is tender. If the shanks are not tender after an hour, cook for 15 to 30 minutes longer, adding a little more water.
  • When the meat is tender, add the herbs (reserving a little cilantro for garnish) and potatoes and cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are just done. Add the peas and cook uncovered for another few minutes, until the peas are cooked. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If the sauce is still runny, let it bubble hard uncovered until the sauce has thickened.
  • Transfer meat and vegetables to a serving dish. Garnish with the reserved cilantro and serve very hot with Moroccan bread.

Md Alamin
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This recipe was a disaster! The lamb was tough and the sauce was watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Rk Jannat Islam
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Wow! This lamb tagine is incredible! The meat is so tender and the spices are perfectly balanced. I served it with some roasted vegetables and it was a feast. Definitely a new favorite recipe.


habiba akter
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This dish was just okay. The lamb was a bit tough and the sauce was a bit bland. I think I would have liked it more if I had used a different cut of lamb.


Bridget Arispe Arebalo
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This recipe is a winner! The lamb was so tender and the sauce was packed with flavor. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal. Highly recommend!


Joselyne Kategaya
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This lamb tagine is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it cook.


Olayinka Agboola
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This dish was a disappointment. The lamb was dry and the vegetables were mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


KUMAR INDAL
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I've made this lamb tagine several times now and it's always a hit! The meat is always fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I love serving it with couscous and a side of yogurt.


Azwihangwisi Mulaudzi
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This recipe was a fail for me. The lamb was tough and the sauce was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Jone Gaming
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The lamb was tender and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would recommend using less harissa if you don't like spicy food.


Sphindile Mzila
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Just wow! This lamb tagine is a keeper. The meat was so tender and the spices were perfectly balanced. I served it with some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. Definitely a new favorite recipe.


MEGA Cloud Dragon
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Delicious and easy to make! I used frozen peas and it still turned out great. The lamb was flavorful and the sauce was rich and savory. I'll definitely be making this again.


MOBASHIR ANNS AWAN
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Amazing recipe! I used lamb shoulder and it was melt-in-your-mouth tender. The flavors were incredible, with the perfect balance of spices. I served it over couscous and it was a hit with my guests. Highly recommend!


Sienna Liberato
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This lamb tagine was a delightful culinary journey! The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the combination of spices and vegetables created a rich, flavorful sauce. The potatoes and peas added a nice textural contrast and soaked up the delicious