Spicy Potato Tagine
- Ready In:
- 1hr 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 2 lbs red potatoes, peeled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 large tomatoes, grated
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne
- 4 -5 dry saffron threads, crumbled
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1⁄2 preserved lemon, sliced (rind only)
- 24 juicy purple olives or 24 juicy tan olives
- salt, to taste
directions
- Cut the potatoes into thick slices then place into a bowl of cold water.
- In a tagine over medium-low heat saute the onion, garlic, parsley, & cilantro in olive oil for 5 minutes. Add the tomato & spices, except saffron. Cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in 2 cups warm water & saffron. Next add in the bay leaf, lemon, olives, & drained potatoes. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 90 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf then taste to see if salt is needed. Serve warm from the tagine.
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Nasseh
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