Step 1
10 minHeat 2–3 tablespoons oil in a large pan or pressure cooker on sauté mode. Add lamb shoulder and brown on all sides until nicely coloured. Remove and set aside.
Ingredients used:
- 3 tbsp•oil
- 700 g•lamb shoulder

Enjoy a warm bowl of Harira, a traditional Moroccan soup perfect for Iftar. This hearty dish features tender lamb, aromatic spices, and a blend of lentils and chickpeas, garnished with fresh coriander and a hint of lemon for an added zing.
*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the US national average.
Skill Level Medium | Cook Time 67 min | Servings 6 | Serving Size 1 bowl (2 cups) | Est. Calories 1199 per serving |
Carbs 170.9g (62%) | Protein 53g (106%) | Fats 49.2g (63%) | Daily Diet 2000 cal (60%) | |
*Percent daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the US national average.

oil
3 tbsp

lamb shoulder
700 g
bone-in or boneless

onion
4 whole
finely chopped

celery stalk
5 whole
finely chopped

cumin
2 tsp

ground ginger
1.5 tsp

paprika
2 tsp

turmeric
1 tsp

cinnamon
0.5 tsp

black pepper
1 tsp

chilli flakes
0.5 tsp

tomato purée
6 tbsp

oil
3 tbsp

lamb shoulder
700 g
bone-in or boneless

onion
4 whole
finely chopped

celery stalk
5 whole
finely chopped

cumin
2 tsp

ground ginger
1.5 tsp

paprika
2 tsp

turmeric
1 tsp

cinnamon
0.5 tsp

black pepper
1 tsp

chilli flakes
0.5 tsp

tomato purée
6 tbsp

chopped tomatoes
1 can

brown lentils
1 cup
soaked

chickpeas
1 can
drained

coriander
1 bunch
chopped

parsley
1 bunch
chopped

lamb stock cube
1 piece

salt
2.5 tsp
adjust to taste

water
1 l
enough to cover

vermicelli noodles
1 handful

lemon
1 whole
juiced
Heat 2–3 tablespoons oil in a large pan or pressure cooker on sauté mode. Add lamb shoulder and brown on all sides until nicely coloured. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add onions and celery stalks. Cook until softened.
Add the spices: cumin, ground ginger, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, black pepper, and chilli flakes. Stir well so the spices don’t burn.
Mix in tomato purée and cook for a minute to deepen the flavour.
Return the browned lamb to the pot. Add chopped tomatoes, soaked brown lentils, drained chickpeas, chopped coriander, chopped parsley, lamb stock cube, and salt.
Pour in enough water to fully cover everything (about a full kettle).
Seal the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 47 minutes.
Once finished, switch to sauté mode. Crush in a handful of vermicelli noodles and cook for 5 more minutes until tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra coriander, fried onions and a squeeze of lemon.



