Tanjia

Tanjia is a puffed clay pot and a meal of lamb or beef in which the spices are blended and cooked in the same pot before being buried under hot ash.

Tanjia is generally associated with the Moroccan city of Marrakech. It is the most famous dish that the people of Marrakech serve to its visitors as a distinct dish with its meat and spices.

Tanjia has a distinct flavor and a lovely taste. It is prepared at Marrakech's traditional 'Farran' (Bakery). Those traditional bakeries might get crowded at times, especially around religious feasts. It is a man's specialty because it is their sacred companion on their adventures! Especially during Ramadan and the spring holidays, when men gather in gardens and orchards to enjoy it. Tanjia is rarely prepared by women!