Lamb Shank Tagine with Apricots & Almonds Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pcs lamb shanks (trimmed of excess fat)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 large onions (finely sliced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 thumb-size fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika (sweet)
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• 400 g chopped tomatoes (canned or fresh)
• 500 ml chicken or lamb stock (low-sodium)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp honey
• 12–15 dried apricots (halved)
• 1 bay leaf
• 50 g blanched almonds (lightly toasted)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)