Lamb in Aromatic Moroccan Sauce with Dates

• olive oil↗1 tbsp
• onion↗1

  finely chopped

• boneless lean lamb, cubed500 g

  preferably from the leg

• sweet potato↗300 g

  cut into small pieces

• ground coriander2 tsp
• ground cinnamon↗2 tsp
• tomato purée↗1 tbsp
• pitted dates↗50 g
• coriander↗2 tbsp

  coarsely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, add the finely chopped onion and cubed lamb, and sauté until the meat is browned.

2. 2

   Add the diced sweet potato, ground coriander, and ground cinnamon, and stir thoroughly.

3. 3

   Pour in 425 ml of hot water, add the tomato purée, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.

4. 4

   Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the sweet potato and lamb become tender.

5. 5

   During the last 10 minutes, add the chopped dates, stir and continue simmering.

6. 6

   Before serving, sprinkle the dish with fresh coarsely chopped coriander and serve with couscous.