Moroccan Tagine Recipe

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 large Onions (peeled and sliced into rings)
• 2 pounds Lamb Meat (cut into 1½ inch cubes)
• 1 tsp Cumin (ground)
• 1 tsp Coriander Seeds (ground)
• 1 tsp Ginger (ground)
• 1 tsp Cinnamon (ground)
• Salt (to taste)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (ground)
• 4 Pears (peeled, cored and cut into 1½ inch chunks)
• ½ cup Golden Raisins
• ½ cup Almonds (blanched and slivered)
• Water (as required)

• Place a large pot on medium heat and heat olive oil.
• Add onion rings and fry till they turn soft.
• Add lamb meat. Stir fry till it gets brown on the outside.
• Add cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, salt and black pepper. Mix well.
• Pour enough water to cover the meat.
• Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for about 1½ to 2 hours, till the meat turns tender.
• Add the pear chunks, golden raisins and almonds.
• Cook for about 5 minutes, until the pears turn soft.
• Serve hot.