MOROCCAN HARIRA

This is a traditional Muslim dish served during Ramadan. Ingredients....30gm of ghee,1 tbs of ground cinnamon , 2 tbs of minced ginger , 1 tsp of ground tumeric,1 tsp of ground paprika, 1 tsp of cracked black pepper, pinch of saffron threads, 500gm of cubed lamb shoulder,1 onion, peeled and finely chopped, 1/2 cup of chopped flat leafed parsley, 1/3 cup of chopped coriander, 440gm can of diced tomatoes, 400gm of chickpeas, drained, 400gm can of lentils, drained, 2 tbs of lemon juice. I am using my slow cooker, this isn't traditional , but a different way of preparing harira. In a bowl mix together the saffron threads, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika ,cracked black. pepper. Add the lamb cubes to coat . Use the ghee to coat your slow cooker ,add the coated lamb cubes, the chopped onion, the drained chickpeas, lentils, and tinned diced tomatoes,chopped coriander and parsley . Stir the ingredients to incorporate . Finally add 5 cups of water and stir through 3 tbs of lemon juice. Cook on high for 5 hours . I serve this dish over steamed rice.