Aromatic lamb with dates

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• BB is the chef

  22 February 2009

  BB is the chef commented on this recipe

  This really wasn't very nice, even the birds didn't eat it. The flavours tasted all wrong and it wasn't a particularly nice aroma when it was cooking.

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• Charlie

  23 March 2009

  Charlie commented on this recipe

  My whole family enjoyed this meal and referring to the other comments, we personally didn't find it too sweet, but I did need to add a touch of flour to thicken the sauce. Will certainly make again as it's so quick and simple for a lamb dish.

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• yorksroyal

  28 April 2009

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• Erica

  18 May 2009

  Erica commented on this recipe

  pretty lush! think im going to have to cook the lamb for a bit longer though, as after 15 mins its not as tender as i'd like .. still tastes lovely!

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• bozwellox

  01 June 2009

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  I really expected to like this, but didn't at all. Just tasted all wrong, not pleasant at all.

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• Mandy

  13 June 2009

  Mandy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was yummy, easy and quick to make. I used currents instead of dates, less cinnamon, and half a cube of vege stock. Currents have the same sort of sweetness as dates and are much less fleshy, which was something in Moroccan cuisine I couldn't get used to. Then I also made the Spiced herb & Almond couscous to go with it. The almond goes really well with the lamb.

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• Amy D

  12 July 2009

  Amy D commented on this recipe

  A winner with my husband but I made a few changes, taking out the cinnamon and dates and replacing the tomato puree with madras curry paste, which I added with the olive oil and simmered until fragrant. I also added a chopped red pepper and garlic clove and added 200ml extra water with 200g brown rice to make it into a one-pot dish. So I guess that makes it more an Indian-style dish...

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• Rebecca

  14 July 2009

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• tanya

  11 November 2009

  tanya rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Greatest recipe!! It was my first attempt with lamb and now it's my favourite main course. It's quick, easy, tasty and always very impressive! I used less coriander and cinnamon and more dates (crazy jack dates are the best). Also used dried apricots and sultanas couple of times and it worked fine. Great with couscous and green salad. I usually cook it a little bit longer and use leanest cuts of meat (so its not a heavy meal at all).

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• Fluffy

  27 February 2010

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• Swirlgirl

  23 March 2010

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• Zainie

  09 July 2010

  Zainie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Look forward to making this, however I'm afraid my family will think it's too sweet. Perhaps a touch of lemon, and a little less dates?

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• JHeidar

  01 August 2010

  JHeidar commented on this recipe

  Great recipe!!! didn't have any sweet potatoes so made it with butternut squash instead and placed 2 cinnamon sticks . Delicious! will make again and again.

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• JHeidar

  01 August 2010

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• KELLY COOKS

  05 October 2010

  KELLY COOKS commented on this recipe

  Very tasty, Lamb was lovely and tender. I used dried apricots as I did not have dates. Also left out corriander as I did not have any of that either. Very nice served with cous-cous. I think it could take some heat too so may add a pinch of chilli next time.

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• hmj

  30 April 2011

  hmj rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This recipe just isn't right. Too much cinnamon, 500g lamb for 4 is too little and the timing of 15 mins makes the lamb not at all tender, a waste of time and money.

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• Julia

  29 May 2011

  Julia rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was nice although the sauce was thin, we also used apricots instead of dates and used new potatoes rather than sweet potato.

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• Alex Butler

  12 September 2011

  Alex Butler rated and commented on this recipe

  

  As others have said this recipe had far too much cinnamon and a very pungent aroma. The taste was ok, but the lingering smell after cooking made me feel nauseous.

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• Clare

  27 September 2012

  Clare rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Very easy recipe, used diced lamb and cooked it on the hob for 45 mins. Added chopped tomatoes with the sweet potatoes. Quite sweet but fairly authentic. Covered the pan and simmered to make the sauce thicker.

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• Jodie Rees

  31 January 2013

  Jodie Rees rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I cooked this in the slow cooker and it was AMAZING!!!! And looked so much better than the photo on here. Will make it again very soon.

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 500g diced boneless lean lamb , preferably from the leg
• 300g sweet potatoes , cut into small chunks
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 50g pitted dates
• 2 tbsp coriander , roughly chopped

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Serves 4

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Prep 5 mins

Cook 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 500g diced boneless lean lamb , preferably from the leg
• 300g sweet potatoes , cut into small chunks
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 50g pitted dates
• 2 tbsp coriander , roughly chopped

Per serving

343 kcalories, protein 28g, carbohydrate 30g, fat 14 g, saturated fat 5g, fibre 3g, sugar 15g, salt 0.35 g

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