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Ingredients

1 cup dried broad beans (soaked, drained and skinned)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 medium onions (finely chopped)

800 gm leg of lamb (cut into 1-inch cubes)

a pinch of saffron

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

2 teaspoons ginger (ground to a paste)

8 ripe tomatoes (peeled, seeded and chopped)

1/4 cup parsley (chopped)

1/8 cup coriander (finely chopped)

1 cup dried lentils (soaked and drained)

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 cup dried angel hair pasta or fideo pasta

2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves (for garnish)

1 lemon (cut into wedges for garnish)

salt to taste

water

The month of Ramzan is the holiest month of the Muslim calendar. After spending the entire day in fasting, people take food after sunset. This tradition has given rise to a whole range of recipes that provide the necessary nourishment to the body during the month of austerities. Here is a recipe that you can try to add variety to your Iftar menu. "Harira Soup" is a traditional soup served during Ramzan. Served hot, this rich soup is a good starter for the dinner that follows.

Harira Soup

Method

In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil and saut'e the onions and lamb until the onions are tender and the meat is slightly browned.
Add the saffron, turmeric, ginger and enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil and then add the broad beans and cook with the pot covered until the beans are tender.
Add the tomatoes, parsley, coriander, lentils, black pepper and cinnamon.
Cover and cook until lentils are tender.
Add the pasta while stirring continuously and let it simmer until the pasta is tender.
Add salt to taste.
Serve into large soup bowls with a sprinkle of chopped coriander leaves and lemon wedges.

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