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Harira

Name: Harira
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 95 min
Total time: 835 min
Yield: 6 porsiyon
Cuisine: Kuzey Afrika Mutfağı
Ingredients: 0.7 su bardağı Kuru nohut; 350 gr Dana kuşbaşı; 0.6 su bardağı Yeşil mercimek; 2 su bardağı Domates püresi; 1 adet Kuru soğan; 2 adet Kereviz sapı; 0.25 demet Maydanoz; 0.25 demet Kişniş; 1 çay kaşığı Zerdeçal; 0.5 çay kaşığı Zencefil; 0.25 çay kaşığı Tarçın; 2 yemek kaşığı Un; 2 yemek kaşığı Zeytinyağı; 7 su bardağı Su; 1.2 tatlı kaşığı Tuz; 1 adet Limon

A Moroccan tomato, chickpea, lentil, beef, herb, and spice soup thickened at the end for a silky texture.

Hard⏱️ 13 hr 55 min📖 1 min readServes 6~320 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation

20 min prep 95 min cook 720 min rest

#High Protein
#Winter

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Total 13 h 55 min

Prep20 min
Resting/Marinating12 h
Cooking1 h 35 min

Ingredients

6 servings

Quick:

For the legumes

0.7 su bardağı(~140 ml) Dried chickpeas
0.6 su bardağı(~120 ml) Green lentils

For the soup

350 gr Diced beef
2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Tomato puree
7 su bardağı(~1400 ml) Water

For flavoring

1 adet Onion
2 adet Celery stalks
0.3 demet Parsley
0.3 demet Cilantro

For the spice mix

1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Turmeric
0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Ginger
0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon

For the consistency

2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Flour

For cooking

2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil

General

1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt

For serving

1 adet Lemon

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Instructions

1
Soak the dried chickpeas overnight in plenty of water.
24 hr
1440:00
2
Dice the onion and celery stalks, then chop the parsley and cilantro.
3
Brown the diced beef, onion, and celery stalks in olive oil for 8 minutes.
8 min
08:00
4
Add the turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, salt, tomato puree, drained chickpeas, and water.
5
Cook the soup over low heat for 60 minutes.
1 hr
60:00
6
Add the green lentils and cook for another 22 minutes.
22 min
22:00
7
Whisk the flour with 4 tablespoons of cold water, stream it into the soup, and thicken for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
8
Add the parsley and cilantro, then serve hot with lemon.

💡 Tip: Soaking the dried chickpeas overnight is essential for harira texture; on rushed days, use canned chickpeas but add them near the end of cooking.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve harira hot with lemon wedges, dates, and optional flatbread.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~320

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 28%Carbs 49%Fat 23%

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Celery

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Harira make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Harira take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 95 minutes, including 720 minutes of passive resting; 835 minutes in total.
Is Harira difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.
How many calories does Harira have?
Approximately 320 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 39g, fat: 8g.
Which allergens does Harira contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Celery. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Harira belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.
How many ingredients does Harira need?
This recipe needs 16 ingredients.

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Instructions

Soak the dried chickpeas overnight in plenty of water.

24 hr

1440:00

Dice the onion and celery stalks, then chop the parsley and cilantro.

Brown the diced beef, onion, and celery stalks in olive oil for 8 minutes.

8 min

08:00

Add the turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, salt, tomato puree, drained chickpeas, and water.

Cook the soup over low heat for 60 minutes.

1 hr

60:00

Add the green lentils and cook for another 22 minutes.

22 min

22:00

Whisk the flour with 4 tablespoons of cold water, stream it into the soup, and thicken for 5 minutes.

5 min

05:00

Add the parsley and cilantro, then serve hot with lemon.

FAQ

How many servings does Harira make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Harira take?

Prep 20 minutes, cooking 95 minutes, including 720 minutes of passive resting; 835 minutes in total.

Is Harira difficult?

This recipe is rated hard.

How many calories does Harira have?

Approximately 320 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 39g, fat: 8g.

Which allergens does Harira contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Celery. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Harira belong to?

This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.

How many ingredients does Harira need?

This recipe needs 16 ingredients.

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