The whole deal takes about 25 minutes to prep and cook, and it comes out looking as good as something from the Cooking Channel. If you don't have a tagine, it's worth the investment. But you can also bake this in a covered casserole dish or cook it on your stovetop in a skillet with a lid on top. This curry turned out AMAZING and as you can see, it is vibrant and visually appetizing. Better than any fish dish I've ever had, if I say so myself!