Moroccan Harira

Ingredients

• FOR THE SPICE MIXTURE:
• 1 Tablespoon Ground Turmeric
• 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Tablespoon Ground Paprikia
• 1/2 Tablespoons Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Saffron, Crushed
• 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
• FOR THE STEW BASE:
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 pound Cubed Beef (or Other Protein), Cut Into 1 Inch Pieces
• 1 Large White Onion, Chopped
• 2 stalks Celery, Chopped
• 2 Carrots, Chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 pound Fresh Tomatoes, Chopped
• 1/2 cups Dried Lentils
• 1/2 cups Long-grain Basmati Rice
• 3 cups Vegetable Stock (or Water)
• 6 ounces, weight Tomato Paste
• 3 cups Canned Chickpeas, Or Dried Chickpeas Soaked Overnight
• 1-1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1/4 cups Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Chopped
• 1/4 cups Fresh Parsley, Chopped
• FOR THE TADOUIRA:
• 1 cup Water
• 1/2 cups Chickpea Flour
• 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste (optional)
• FOR THE GARNISH:
• 1 Lemon, Cut Into Wedges