Syrian · Damascene
Haraq Osba'o
Damascene lentils with pasta and tamarind
A Damascene sweet-sour lentil and pasta dish with tamarind, crisp bread, onions, coriander and pomegranate.
Bright, satisfying and built for real life.
This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Syrian and Damascene cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.
The recipe
Haraq Osba'o
Ingredients
Main
Method
- 1
Simmer the lentils until nearly tender, then add the pasta and enough water to keep the mixture loose.
- 2
Stir in tamarind and pomegranate molasses and cook until thick but spoonable.
- 3
Fry the onions until crisp; cook the garlic and coriander briefly in a separate spoonful of oil.
- 4
Fold some garlic-coriander oil and bread into the lentils, then top with crisp onion, remaining bread and pomegranate.
Haraq osba'o is a Damascene lentil and pasta dish known for its tamarind-led sweet-sour flavour and contrasting crisp garnishes.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Freeze only when the finished texture remains suitable; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheating
Reheat gently until piping hot throughout, unless traditionally served at room temperature.
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