Qâlat Daqqa (Gâlat dagga) Tunisian Exotic Five Spice Mix

This exotic five spice blend originating from the North African nation of Tunisia, has a rich 
warm, moderately hot sweet peppery notes. It has slightly aromatic fragrance and citrus flavor due to the addition of rare West Africa ‘grains of paradise (aka malagueta or Guinea pepper). 
This aromatic spice blend is used as a seasoning pumpkin or eggplant-based dishes, meat-based couscous, stews and tagines. Also, can be used as a dry rub or marinade for meats.

Ingredients:
Black peppercorn, cloves, grains of paradise, nutmeg, cinnamon.

Simple recipe to prepare Lamb Tagine:
In a large bowl, put 3lb lamb pcs, season with 2 tsp salt and keep in the refrigerator overnight or at least 1 hour. In a tagine plate heat 2tbsp olive oil, cook the marinated lamb until browned, transfer to a plate. In the pan add 2 minced onions and salt to taste, cook until soft. Add 1tsp tomato paste and 1/2tsp ginger paste and 2tbsp ‘Qalat Daqqa spice mix’, stir, add lamb pieces, cover with the lid, cook in oven for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, or until lamb is tender. Taste and adjust seasonings. Transfer lamb to a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice to taste, garnish with toasted almond, chopped cilantro and parsley. Serve with couscous.