Mrouzia Lamb Tagine - Traditional Algeria Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 kg Lamb shoulder or leg (cut into large chunks)
• 2 large Onions (sliced)
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tbsp Ginger (freshly grated)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 cup Honey
• 2 cups Water or lamb broth
• 1 cup Dried apricots
• 1/2 cup Raisins or sultanas
• 1/2 cup Almonds (blanched and slivered, for garnish)
• 1 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp Ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp Saffron threads (soaked in 2 tbsp warm water)
• 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground, or to taste)
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped, for garnish)