- Heat half the oil in a deep pan or casserole dish. Add the meatballs and cook for 2 minutes, or until browned all over. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper; set aside until needed.
- Pour the remaining oil into the pan. Add the onion and cook, over a low heat, for 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in the ras el hanout and fry for 1 minute, then stir in the peppers and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the apricots, passata and 300ml (½pt) stock. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any meaty bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
- Return the meatballs to the pan. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until cooked through; season to taste. Meanwhile, combine the bulgur wheat and turmeric in a heatproof bowl. Pour over the remaining stock, then cover and set aside for 12 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Scatter the almonds and parsley over the tagine. Fluff up the bulgur wheat with a fork and serve with the tagine and a little Greek yogurt, if you like.
Tip: Make your own Moroccan spice blend by mixing 1 tsp each ground paprika, coriander and cumin with ½ tsp each black pepper, mild chilli powder and cinnamon.
Freezing and defrosting guidelines
Freeze the tagine only - once the dish has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight, freezer-safe container, seal and freeze for up to 1-3 months. To serve, defrost thoroughly in the fridge overnight before reheating. Loosely cover with foil and bake until dish is thoroughly heated through. Reheat until piping hot.
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