There are many versions of lamb tagine in Morocco but this one is my absolute favourite! Cooked slowly in a rich tomato sauce with dates and apricots it sounds like it would be too sticky and sweet but it isn’t at all and whilst the flavours are rich it isn’t a heavy dish either. I…
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Kalam polo – Persian fragrant pilaf with cabbage & lamb
Kalam polo is a type of delicious Persian rice pilaf originating from Shiraz. Kalam means cabbage and polo is rice in Farsi hence the title “Kalam Polo” however it often contains meat of some kind. Like many Persian recipes there are many different versions of this dish which are all equally as tasty. Sometimes even…
Kooftah Berenji – Persian Lamb & Rice Meatballs
These succulent spiced lamb meatballs are quite unusual as they are combined with split peas (chana dhal) and rice and then simmered lightly in a rich sweet/sour broth which is utterly heavenly. The word Kofta, or Kufta or Kooftah comes from a Persian word meaning “to pound” or “to grind”, and is referring (obviously) to the…
Moreish Moroccan Meatballs!
These Meatballs are made from minced lamb and incredibly delicious and easy to make. They are simple & economical enough to prepare for a midweek supper and special enough for a casual dinner party or feast. You can serve them up with brown rice (I love Basmati Brown), Couscous, Quinoa, Caulirice or wholemeal flatbreads. I…