pasta, thick or wide, fettuccini-type, or 2 cups • brown lentils • fresh coriander, chopped, or 4 tablespoons • garlic, or 5 • medium onions, or 2 large • loaf pita bread, medium size, cut into 2 cm squares • pine nuts, or more if you prefer • vegetable oil for cooking • juice of 2 lemons or 3 • cumin • pomegranate syrup