Koshari

كشري · Koshari

Ingredients13

• Brown lentils150 g
• Rice200 g
• Small macaroni150 g
• Cooked chickpeas200 g
• Onion2 large, thinly sliced
• Tomato sauce400 g
• Garlic cloves3, minced
• Cumin powder1 tsp
• Coriander powder1 tsp
• Vinegar2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil4 tbsp
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste

Method

1. Rinse lentils, place in a pot with water, bring to boil, simmer 20 min until tender, then drain.
2. Cook rice with 2 cups water and a pinch of salt; cover and simmer 15 min.
3. Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain.
4. Heat oil in a skillet and fry sliced onions until deep golden and crisp; set aside half for garnish.
5. Prepare sauce by sautéing minced garlic in a little oil, then add tomato sauce, cumin, coriander, vinegar, salt, and pepper; simmer 10 min.
6. To serve, layer rice, lentils, macaroni, and chickpeas in a bowl, top with sauce and fried onions.