Lamb Tagine with Prunes

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Heat oil in a heavy casserole and brown lamb in batches.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Add onions, ginger, turmeric, half the cinnamon, pepper and salt; stir 5 minutes.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Add water, cover and simmer gently for 90 minutes until lamb is almost tender.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Put prunes in a small pan with a ladle of cooking liquid, honey and remaining cinnamon. Simmer 10 minutes.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add prunes and syrup to lamb and simmer 15 minutes until tender and sauce is reduced. Serve topped with almonds and sesame.