Glossy Lamb Tagine with Okra and Almonds

The Moroccans have an enticing way of combining ingredients with aromatic spices, and sweetness is often mixed with savoury to great effect. Their cooking is a combination of simplicity and sophistication. Their tagines (simply a stew cooked in an earthenware dish with a pointed lid which collects and adds moisture) can be as easy to make as an Irish stew but are much more exciting to look at, and wonderful to eat. Serve this tagine with a bowl of couscous or chickpeas and a simple salad. I