LAMB & PRUNE TAGINE

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

2 tblsp olive oil

1 tsp each cinnamon, cumin and paprika

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 onion, finely sliced

750g lamb fillet, cut into 2 c.m. cubes

1/4 cup pitted prunes, chopped

1 1/2 cups chicken stock

2 tblsps fresh coriander, chopped

• In a warm heavy based saucepan, heat the oil 2 to 3 minutes

• Add the spices and lamb and cook until lamb is brown. Remove from pan and set aside

• Add garlic and onion to the pan and cook until soft

• Return lamb with prunes to the pan, add stock and bring to the boil

• Cover the saucepan, lower the heat and simmer gently stirring several times for 20 minutes or until the meat is tender

• Garnish with coriander and serve on a bed of Rice Pilaf

TIPS: Cook Tagine the day before to allow the flavour to develop. To slow cook Tagine, place in 160 C oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Recipe & image provided by: http://www.ausprunes.org.au/