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Harira

Ramadan tomato-lentil-chickpea soup thickened with flour.

Prep30 min
Cook1 h 10 min
Total1 h 40 min
Serves8
DifficultyMedium
Per serving260 kcal
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MoroccoMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 8 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Lamb, diced300 g
  • Lentils100 g
  • Chickpeas150 g
  • Tomatoes600 g
  • Onion1
  • Celery2
  • Coriander and parsley1 bunch
  • Flour (tadouira)4 tbsp
  • Vermicelli50 g
  • Lemon2
  • Ginger1 tsp
  • Turmeric1 tsp
  • Saffron1 pinch
  • Cinnamon1 stick
  • Ras el hanout1 tsp
  • Water2.5 L
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

  1. BaseCook meat, onion, herbs and spices.
  2. SimmerAdd tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas and water; simmer 1 hour.
  3. ThickenWhisk in the flour-water tadouira and vermicelli; serve with lemon and dates.

Nutrition per serving

Calories260 kcal
Protein15.8 g
Carbohydrates32.8 g
Fat7.7 g
Fibre7.0 g
Sugar4.2 g
Sodium348 mg
Saturated fat3.1 g
Serving sizeabout 400 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Wheat / gluten, Celery. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Harira take to make?

About 1 h 40 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 1 h 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Harira?

About 260 kcal per serving, with 16 g of protein. The recipe makes 8 servings of about 400 g each.

Which allergens does Harira contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Wheat / gluten, Celery. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Harira from?

Harira is a main course from Morocco. Ramadan tomato-lentil-chickpea soup thickened with flour.

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