Description
A comforting Moroccan inspired dish featuring tender lamb infused with rose harissa, served with fluffy flatbreads, fresh pomegranate, and yogurt.
Ingredients
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For the lamb:
- 400 g (14 oz) stewing lamb, cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp (15 g) butter or smen
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- A few sprigs of fresh rosemary
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) rose harissa, plus extra to serve
- 4 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Water, to just cover the meat
For the flatbreads (makes 4–6):
- 1 cup (125 g) plain flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp sumac (or a pinch of dried chilli flakes, or both)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (120 g) plain yoghurt
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil, for the pan
To serve:
- Plain yoghurt
- Fresh pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F / gas 4). Place the lamb pieces in a large bowl or zip-lock bag. Add the butter, cumin, coriander, salt, a few good pinches of pepper, the rosemary, thyme, and rose harissa. Add the smashed garlic cloves and toss well so the meat is thoroughly coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight in the fridge for a more intense flavour.
- Heat the olive oil in a casserole dish or oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Add the marinated lamb and sear until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the lamb and set aside.
- In the same dish, fry the diced onion until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Return the lamb to the pot, stir to combine, and add enough water to just cover the meat.
- Cover the casserole and cook in the preheated oven for 50 minutes to 1 hour, until the meat is very tender and falls easily off the bone.
- While the lamb cooks, make the flatbreads. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, sumac (or chilli flakes), and salt. Add the yoghurt and mix, then knead briefly on a lightly floured surface until a smooth dough forms. Divide into 4–6 balls.
- Heat a dash of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook each flatbread for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden and puffed. Keep warm.
- To serve, place the warm flatbreads on a plate and spoon the harissa lamb over the top. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and add a dollop of yoghurt and an extra spoonful of rose harissa on the side. Serve with salad if you like.
Notes
- For a deeper flavour, marinate the lamb overnight in the fridge.
- The flatbread dough is very forgiving — if it feels dry, add a teaspoon more yoghurt.
- Leftover lamb keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80