Moroccan Spiced Lamb Stew

Ingredients

• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Fresh coriander (a handful, chopped)
• Chickpeas (1 can, drained and rinsed)
• Carrots (2, chopped)
• Chicken stock (4 cups)
• Tomatoes (1 can, diced)
• Cayenne pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Ground turmeric (1 teaspoon)
• Ground cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Ground coriander (2 teaspoons)
• Ground cumin (2 teaspoons)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onions (2, chopped)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Lamb (1 kg, diced)

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the lamb and brown on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the onions and garlic and cook until softened.
4. Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper and cook for a minute until fragrant.
5. Return the lamb to the pot and add the tomatoes, chicken stock, carrots, and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the lamb is tender.
6. Season with salt and pepper and stir in the fresh coriander before serving.