Tagliatelle With Lentils & Harra Mix

This is an original recipe by Samia Ahad, which features our artisanal Harra Mix. Serves 4 people and is ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

1 cup brown lentils
2 cups water
350 grams taglietelle
3 tablespoons harra mix,
1 tablespoon pomegranate
molasses optional
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 whole pita bread, cut into 1-inch squares

Garnish:
Harra mix
Toasted pita squares
Fresh pomegranate seeds (optional)

Process

1. In a heavy bottomed pan, combine together the lentils and water and bring to a boil – lower heat, cover and simmer for about 20 mins till lentils are almost tender. Mash some of the lentils with the back of a spoon.
2. Separately, cut the pita bread into small squares, toss in a little olive, bake at 180C till lightly browned and crispy. Reserve.
3. Boil a pot of water, add salt, crush the nests of tagliatelle with your hand as you add it into the water – cook till al dente, strain then add to lentil mixture and toss till thoroughly combined alongwith the harra mix, pomegranate molsses (if using) and olive oil.
4. Garnish with harra mix and toasted pita squares and pomegrante seeds before serving.