Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds - Authentic Moroccan Recipe | Macooking

Ingredients

• 2.5-3 lbs (bone-in, cut into 2-inch chunks) Lamb shoulder or leg
• 1.5-2 cups Dried apricots
• 1 cup Whole blanched almonds
• 2-3 tbsp Sesame seeds
• 3-4 large Onions
• 4-5 pieces Garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp grated Fresh ginger
• 3-4 tbsp (orange blossom preferred) Honey
• 2 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp Ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp Saffron threads
• 1 tsp Ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1-2 tbsp (optional) Ras el hanout
• 1/2 cup chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup chopped Fresh parsley
• 3 tbsp Olive oil or butter
• 3-4 cups Water or lamb stock
• 1 tsp (optional) Orange blossom water
• 1/4 cup (optional for topping) Raisins
• To taste Salt and pepper