Spicy Lamb Tagine with Couscous

Ingredients

• lean lamb leg steak
• onions
• garlic
• cayenne pepper
• cinnamon sticks
• ground ginger
• paprika
• saffron strands
• turmeric
• salt and pepper
• dried apricots
• carrots
• zucchini
• tomatoes
• fresh coriander
• fresh parsley
• couscous
• parsley

Preparation

1. 1trim any fat off the lamb and cut it into 1 inch cubes
2. 2put the meat , onions , garlic , cayenne pepper , cinnamon , ginger , paprika and saffron if using , into the bottom of a double boiler or a large saucepan , season to taste and add enough water to cover
3. 3bring the contents to a boil , then cover the pan , reduce the heat to low , and simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes
4. 4add the apricots , carrots , zucchini , tomatoes , coriander and parsley to the pan and cook , covered for a further 15 minutes
5. 5meanwhile , following package directions , prepare enough couscous for 6 people
6. 6add salt to taste
7. 7to serve , spoon the couscous onto serving dish , lift the lamb and vegetables from the pan with a slotted spoon and lay them on top of the couscous and sprinkle them with chopped coriander and parsley
8. 8pour the broth into a jug or bowl to serve separately and let people help themselves at the table