Lamb Tagine with Date Couscous (from Winter Warmers Bag)

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 red onion
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1½ cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 courgette
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 kg oyster-cut lamb shoulder
• ½ bunch baby carrots
• 70 g tomato paste (4-5 tablespoons)
• 2 tablespoons tagine spice mix* (see recipe below)
• 2-3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
• 1-2 cups beef stock (1 cup for the slow cooker or 2 cups for the oven)
• 2 teaspoons tagine spice mix* (see recipe below)
• 1½ cups dried couscous
• ¼ cup dates (chopped)
• 150 g natural, unsweetened yoghurt
• 25 g sliced almonds
• ¼ cup mint leaves (chopped)