Tajine Khodra (Moroccan Vegetable Tagine with Potatoes and Olives)
A fragrant everyday Moroccan stew of potatoes, carrots, courgettes and peppers in a saffron tomato sauce with green olives and preserved lemon.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.36 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide, deep pan or tagine base. Cook the onion over a medium heat for 8 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and spices and stir for 1 minute.
8 min - 2
Add the tomatoes and water and season with salt. Bring to a simmer, then add the potatoes and carrots. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
15 min - 3
Add the pepper and courgettes. Cover again and cook for 15 minutes, until all the vegetables are tender.
15 min - 4
Stir in the peas, olives and preserved lemon. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
5 min - 5
Stir through most of the herbs and scatter over the rest. Serve with couscous, rice or flatbread to mop up the juices.
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