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    Spice of the month – Harissa

    Harissa spice mix is a fiery chili paste or spice blend mix used liberally in Tunisia, other North African countries and the Middle East to flavor all kinds of foods and dishes such as soups, stews, hummus, couscous, vegetables, dips etc. The recipe varies by region and local taste but usually contains a common thread of dried red chilies, paprika, garlic, cumin and coriander. Harissa spiced lamb with cannellini beans Source: BBC Food Ingredients 4 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp ground cumin 2 tbsp ground coriander 1kg/2lb 4oz lamb neck fillet, trimmed and cut into small pieces 2.5cm/1in piece fresh root ginger, finely grated 2 onions, thinly sliced 250ml/9fl oz dry white wine 400g tin chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato purée 2…