Created by natsgarden123 on February 21, 2014
Step 1: Layer the vegetables, dates and figs, in the bottom of a saucepan or heavy pot,in the order listed-dot with butter.
Step 2: Combine the pepper, ginger, ground cinnamon, saffron, turmeric, honey and 8 ounces of the warm water -- pour over the vegetables. Add salt to taste, the broken cinnamon sticks and another 8 ounces of warm water.
Step 3: Cover the pot, bring to a boil - then reduce the heat to simmer and cook until the vegetable are very soft - 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Step 4: Meanwhile, saute the almonds in a little butter until golden and dry roast the sesame seeds in a small pan until golden.
Step 5: Serve the tagine garnished with the almonds and sesame seeds - good with crusty bread.