
Maraq misir, also called shurbo cadas, is a hearty crimson lentil soup present in Somali delicacies. This soup is nice yr spherical however is usually in heavy rotation throughout Ramadan, when it makes for a light-weight and nourishing choice for breaking one’s quick. Alongside a basis of quick-cooking crimson lentils, this soup will get its physique from tomatoes, onions and carrots, and deep taste from a layered mix of spices and recent cilantro leaves. Whereas many lentil soup variations exist, the heat of the xawaash spices builds with every sip and makes this a uniquely Somali interpretation. The feel can fit your choice: Serve it as is, with some chunk, mix it till easy and creamy, or go for a partly blended, half-chunky soup.