Moroccan Harira

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Start by preparing the vegetables. Chop the onion, celery, tomatoes, and coriander coarsely.

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Place the chickpeas in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Let it stand overnight. Then, drain the chickpeas and rinse them under cold water. Finally drain well in a colander and put aside.

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Trim the lamb meat of excess fats and cut into 2 cm cubes.

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Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Cook onion with stirring, until the onion softens.

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Add the spices and cook with stirring for about 2 minutes, or until fragrant.

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Add the lamb cubes and celery, and cook with stirring for about 2 minutes, or until the lamb is coated in spice mixture.

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Add the tomato and cook with stirring for about 10 minutes or until the tomato slightly softens.

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Stir in the water and chickpeas. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, with stirring occasionally, for about an hour and a half, or until the lamb is tender.

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Stir lentils into the saucepan. Cook, covered, for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are just tender.

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Just before serving, stir fresh coriander into the saucepan. Serve in bowls with lemon wedges, if you like it.

Enjoy your meal!