Koshari is a traditional Egyptian dish made with rice, lentils, chickpeas, and pasta, topped with a spicy tomato sauce and crispy fried onions. It is a hearty and flavorful meal that is both comforting and nutritious.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
40min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 200 grams brown lentils
- 200 grams chickpeas
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 4 cloves garlic
- 100 grams macaroni pasta
- 2 onions
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 200 grams rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 400 grams tomato sauce
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 500 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the rice and lentils separately. Cook the lentils in boiling water for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
In a separate pot, cook the rice in boiling water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
Cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Step 4
In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 5
In the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili flakes, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 6
Add the tomato sauce to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Add a little water if the sauce is too thick.
Step 7
In a large serving dish, layer the rice, lentils, macaroni, and chickpeas. Pour the tomato sauce over the top.
Step 8
Garnish with the crispy fried onions and serve hot.