Ingredients
- 200g
Meat of your choice
- 1,5L
Water
- 500g
Tomatoes
- 100g
Chickpeas
- 2
Onions
- 100g
Lentils (optional)
- 50g
Vermicelli or round rice (optional)
- 50g
Flour
- 1 bunch of
Coriander
- 1 bunch of
Parsley
- 2 teaspoons
Tomato Paste
- 1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon
Butter
- 1 teaspoon
Turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon
Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon
Ginger
Directions
Harira, pronounced “Hrira”, is a Moroccan soup that cannot be ignored during Ramadan. This soup made of vegetables, meat and spices is widespread throughout the Maghreb. Try this recipe as soon as possible!
Steps
1 Done | Soak your chickpeasThe day before preparing your homemade Harira, soak your chickpeas in a large volume of water. |
2 Done | Preparation of the binder (Tadouira)Mix the flour with 150ml of water using a whisk or a mixer. There should be no lumps in the mixture. If you have any, pass the Tadouira through a fine sieve. Set aside. |
3 Done | Peel and chop your onions. Chop your parsley and coriander bouquet. Peel the chickpeas that have been soaked in water and cut your meat into small pieces. |
4 Done | Preparation of the Harira brothIn a large saucepan or pot, heat a little oil and add the onions and chickpeas. Then add the meat pieces, parsley and half of your coriander bouquet. Add half the tomato paste and the lentils (optional). Let the mixture colour over medium heat. |
5 Done | Preparation of the tomato coulisIn the meantime, peel your tomatoes and blend them into a nice tomato coulis. You can cook them in boiling water for about 5 minutes so that the tomato skins come off naturally. Then add the tomato coulis to the pan. |
6 Done | Add spices and simmerAdd salt, pepper, ginger, turmeric and cinnamon. Mix well and fry your Harira for about ten minutes on low heat. |
7 Done | Add waterAfter 10 minutes, add 1.5L of water and cook your Harira over medium heat for about 1 hour, covered, until the chickpeas are cooked through and tender. |
8 Done | Add the Tadouira (binder)After 1 hour of cooking over medium heat, pour the Tadouira (the mixture of water and flour) into your Harira, stirring constantly. Keep stirring until the Harira starts to boil again. |
9 Done | Then add the vermicelli (or round rice, depending on what you choose). You can also use thin spaghetti (3 gauge) for this recipe. |
10 Done | Add the remaining cilantro and simmer for about 10 minutes, still on medium heat. Remove your Harira from the heat! |
11 Done | Your home-made Moroccan Harira is ready!You've made an authentic homemade Moroccan Harira! Serve it hot with a slice of lemon and a good homemade bread. You can also accompany it with dates. It is an ideal soup for Ramadan! |