RECIPE FOR LAMB TAGINE RECIPES

In a large saucepan, heat the rapeseed oil. Add the chicken and brown all over, turning occasionally. Remove from the pan and set aside. 

Add the onions and garlic to the pan. Cook on a low heat for 10 minutes until softened and golden, adding a little water if it starts to stick. Add the spices and continue to cook for a further minute. 

Return the chicken to the pan and add the apricots, tomatoes and half the coriander. Pour in 400ml water, cover and cook on a low heat for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Add a splash more water if the tagine seems dry. Cook the couscous according to packet instructions. Fluff up the couscous with a fork, then stir through 1 tbsp rapeseed oil per serving to separate the grains.

Blitz the tagine with a hand blender to the desired consistency for baby or toddler. Scatter over the remaining coriander to serve and for the adults' dishes, sprinkle over the almonds and a spoonful of yogurt. 

SERVING GUIDE

7 months 95g tagine and 35g cooked couscous – 140kCal

10 months 145g tagine and 45g cooked couscous – 200kCal

12-36 months 120g tagine and 80g cooked couscous – 235kCal

Adult 300g tagine and 80g cooked couscous – 432kCal

​Please note, the below nutritional details are for 1 adult portion. 

1. In a small bowl, cover the saffron with 2 tablespoons of boiling water and leave to steep. Destone the prunes, place in a separate bowl and just cover with boiling water so the plump up.
2. Peel and finely chop the onions and garlic, then season with the ground ginger and a pinch of sea salt and black pepper.
3. Place a tagine or large casserole pan on a medium heat with 2 tablespoons of oil, then add the cinnamon for 1 minute to flavour the oil. Add the lamb, season with salt and pepper, then cook for 5 minutes, or until browned all over, stirring regularly.
4. Push the meat to one side of the pan, placing the cinnamon stick on top, then add the seasoned onion and garlic alongside. Cook for 5 minutes, or until softened and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
5. Gently scrub the courgettes and carrots, keeping them whole, peel and deseed the squash, then chop into 3cm chunks, and add it all to the pan. Pour in the prunes, saffron and all the soaking water, then top up with 200ml of water, and stir well.
6. Bring to the boil, then cover and cook on a low heat for 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours, or until the lamb is tender and the veg are cooked through, stirring occasionally and adding splashes of water to loosen, if needed. Taste and season to perfection.
7. Meanwhile, place the couscous in a bowl, season with salt and add the cloves, then just cover with boiling water and a drizzle of oil. Pop a plate on top and leave for 5 to 10 minutes to fluff up, then use a fork to fluff up again.
8. Fold the harissa through the yoghurt. Serve the tagine, couscous and flatbreads with the harissa yoghurt, finishing with a scattering of mint leaves.