Tagine

Ingredients

• 2 T. olive oil
• 1/8 tsp. ground saffron
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 pounds lamb shoulder or brisket
• 1 cup thinly sliced onion
• 1 pound pitted prunes
• 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut in 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup orange or rose blossom water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 T. toasted sesame seeds or almonds