Chickpea, Veg & Ras el Hanout Tagine

Ras el hanout is a North African spice mix that roughly translates to “head of the shop”, implying it’s amixture of the best spices the sel...

Ras el hanout is a North African spice mix that roughly translates to “head of the shop”, implying it’s amixture of the best spices the seller has on offer. This means there’s no exact mix of spices, as every seller or family has their own special blend, though it usually contains cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, coriander, ginger, chilli, paprika, fenugreek and turmeric, along with spices specific to the particular region. You can find ras el hanout in speciality spice shops or delis and some restaurants produce their own blends of Chickpea,Veg & Ras el Hanout Tagine.

Chickpea,Veg & Ras el Hanout Tagine

Serves: 2–4

Chickpea,Veg & Ras el Hanout Tagine Ingredients

• 2 tbsp ghee or butter
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled & sliced
• 2 tsp ras el hanout
• 300g sweet potato, diced
• 100g cauliflower, chopped
• 1 ½ cups stock or broth
• ¾ cup cooked chickpeas
• ½ cup green peas
• ¼ tsp sea salt
• ⅓ cup chopped almonds, to serve
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, to serve
• Lemon juice, to serve

Chickpea,Veg & Ras el Hanout Tagine Preparation

1. Place ghee/butter in saucepan over medium heat, add garlic and cook for 1 min.
2. Add ras el hanout and cook for 1 moremin.
3. Add sweet potato and cook for 5 mins, stirring frequently.
4. Add cauliflower, stock, chickpeas, peas and salt, cover and simmer for 10mins, or until vegetables are tender.
5. Taste and add extra salt if needed.
6. Serve topped with almonds, sesame seeds and lemon juice, as desired.