Harraq Asba'o (Spicy Lentil and Dough Stew)

Harraq Asba'o — a delicious, rich Levantine dish combining lentils, a simple dough, tamarind, pomegranate molasses and fried onions. Try this traditional recipe.

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1 cup lentils12 cups water1½ bunches fresh cilantro, chopped1 teaspoon dried coriander4 tablespoons pomegranate molasses1 tablespoon ground cuminCrushed garlic cloves (to taste)Chili or crushed hot red pepper to taste1/2 cup lemon juice2 onions, chopped and fried1/2 cup tamarind — soaked overnight and strained the next day1/4 cup oil

Dough

1 3/4 cups flour1 teaspoon milkPinch of saltPinch baking powderLess than 1 cup waterFor more dough recipes by Rina see: How to make Shish Barak

Step 1

Knead the dough ingredients well and let it rest for 2 hours.

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