"Cinnamon, clove, cumin, and other spices perfume your house as this cooks...."
INGREDIENTS
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•1 lb dried navy beans, picked over and rinsed
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•2 lb boneless lamb shoulder or boneless leg of lamb, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
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•1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baharat* or 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
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•9 cups water
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•2 tablespoons olive oil
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•2 medium onions, chopped
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•4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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•2 teaspoons salt
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•3/4 teaspoon black pepper
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•3 tablespoons tomato paste