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Cuisine of Morocco - Chicken Tajine with Carrots

        . (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) I love Morroco and the food of Morocco is really something special. In the video below you will learn how to make Chicken Tagine.  Here is the recipe . Ingredients 1 whole chicken - cut into large pieces (1.5 pounds) 1 large onion - peeled and diced 6 carrots - peeled, cut into halves, and cored 1/4 cup of finely chopped cilantro 1/4 cup of finely chopped parsley Preserved lemons (substitute with olives or 1 tablespoon of lemon juice) 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 teaspoon of crushed garlic 1 teaspoon of ginger powder 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder 1 teaspoon of salt (to taste) 1/4 teaspoon of pepper (to taste) water Directions On medium heat, drizzle the olive oil in your pan, add the onions, all the spices, and the chicken. Cover your pan and let them cook for 5 minutes. Add the parsley and cilantro to the chicken. Cover the chicken with water, close the pan with the lid, and let the chicken cook for