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2 14.5 oz cans of chick peas (garbanzo beans) drained - or 1.5 cups dried chick peas soaked over night
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1/2 pound lamb or beef stew meat, chopped in 1/2 cubes (optional)
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2 chicken thighs, skin removed and chopped in 1/2 inch pieces (optional)
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2 large onions peeled and chopped
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3/4 cup dry brown lentils
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1 tsp turmeric
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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3/4 tsp paprika
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3/4 tsp ground cumin
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1 tsp chicken, beef or vegetable stock concentrate (dry or from jar)
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12 cups water
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Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (quite a bit of salt is required)
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1/2 cup rice, dry (optional)
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1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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1/3 cup fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
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1 Tbsp celery, finely chopped (optional)
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2 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes (or 1 pound peeled and chopped fresh tomatoes plus 2 tsp tomato paste)
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1 heaping Tablespoon all-purpose flour
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2 lemons
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