Mrouzia Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Almonds - Traditional Algeria Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.2 kg Lamb shoulder or leg (cut into large chunks)
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 large Onions (thinly sliced)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Ginger (freshly grated)
• 2 Cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 0.5 tsp Saffron threads (soaked in 2 tbsp warm water)
• 3 tbsp Honey
• 200 g Dried apricots
• 100 g Blanched almonds (toasted, for garnish)
• 4 cups Water or lamb broth
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper