Lamb Tagine

The apricots in half and put in a bowl with 150 mL water. Leave to soak overnight

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F heat the olive oil in a flameproof casserole. Add the onion and cook gently for 10 minutes until soft and golden

Stir in the lamb stop and the Cumin, coriander and cinnamon, with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to coat the lamb cubes in the spices. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes

And the apricots and this soaking liquid. Stir in the orange rind and juice, saffron, ground almonds and enough stock to cover. Cover the casserole and cook in the oven for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the meat is tender, stirring occasionally and adding extra stop if necessary

Heat a heavy-based frying pan, add the sesame seeds and dry fry shaking the pan until golden. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the meat, garnish with parsley and serve with couscous