Egyptian Koshary

An Authentic Koshary Recipe

I have a certain fondness for pasta and rice. I can eat them both every single day, with different versions of course. Nothing can surpass this delicious combination of both for me. I am all over it!! Koshary is an Egyptian dish made with pasta, rice and lentils, with lots of home made sauce.Check out this lip smacking and healthy recipe of Koshary.

Note Down The Ingredients

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• 2 Tbsp Oil
• 1 1/4 Cups Lentils
• 3 Cups Boiling Water
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Dash Pepper
• 1 1/2 Cup Boiling Stock

Ingredients For The Sauce

• 3/4 Cup Tomato Paste
• 3 Cup Tomato Juice
• 1 Green Pepper Chopped
• 1/2 Cup Celery Leaves chopped
• 1 Tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Cumin
• 1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper

Ingredients For The Pasta

• 1 Cup Boiled Pasta, Small Shell Or Elbow Macroni Is Best. Addoilive Oil And Salt To Make It Tasty

Method To Prepare

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1. In a large heavy saucepan overmedium heat, brown lentils in 2 tbsp oil for about 5 minutes, stir occasionally.
2. Add three cups of boiling stock, salt and pepper. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in rice and 1 cup of stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
4. MEanwhile,heat all the sauce ingredients together in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
5. To make brownedonions,heat oil ina small skillet. Sauce onions and garlic over medium heat till browned.
6. To serve,put the macaroni, rice and lentil mixture on a platter, pour tomato sauce over it and top with browned onion.