Braised Leg of Lamb Cleopatra

Ingredients

• Spice mix: 3 T cumin, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp allspice, 1 T coriander, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 T fennel seeds, 1 T cardamom, 1 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp star anise, pinch cloves, 1 tsp cayenne
• 1 whole leg of lamb (5-6 lbs), fat and hipbone removed
• 8 garlic cloves
• Salt and pepper
• 4 T olive oil
• 3 cups sliced onions (710 ml)
• 4 cups chopped carrots (946 ml)
• 3 cups chopped celery (710 ml)
• 2 cups chopped fennel (473 ml)
• 1 jalapeño, minced
• 4 cups chopped tomatoes (946 ml)
• 1 cup white wine (237 ml)
• 6 cups chicken stock (1420 ml)
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley (59.1 ml)
• Couscous: 2 cups stock, 1 tsp honey, 1 lb couscous, 1/4 cup golden raisins, 3 T butter, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 2 T cilantro