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Writer's pictureBasma Masri

Koshari (Egyptian Rice, Lentils pasta & chickpeas with Spicy Tomato Sauce)

Serves 4

 

Calories: 494 kcal

Carbs: 89g

Fat: 10g

Protein: 19g

 

the national dish of Egypt

 
 

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed

  • 1 cup basmati rice

  • 3 medium onions, finely sliced

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 50g pasta

  • 50g chickpeas boiled, washed & strained

  • 1 garlic clove

  • 1 Tsp butter

Sauce

  • 1 shallot

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil

  • 4-5 garlic cloves

  • 1/2 Tsp cumin

  • 1/2 Tsp dry coriander

  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1 tin plum tomatoes, blended

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

  • Add the sliced onions and cook until golden. Strain and place on a plate. Try and separate the onions to retain their crunch.

  • Retain the oil- we will use it later.

  • Rinse the lentils under cold water and add them to another medium saucepan with 2 cups of water.

  • Boil the lentils until they're just over 50% cooked. The lentils should be soft but retain a crunch- imagine it was pasta- just before the pasta becomes al-dente.

  • Add 1/2 Tsp salt and the washed & strained basmati rice.

  • Make sure the water in the rice & lentil pan just covers the mixture. If need be- add a little more water.

  • Mix well & allow the rice to cook, covered for about 10-20 minutes.

  • Once cooked, remove from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork, add the onion infused oil that you reserved from the first step & leave to steam with the lid on.

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al-dente. Strain.

  • Add the chickpeas to the pasta pot along with the butter & garlic. Set aside but keep them covered in the pots to keep warm.

Sauce:

  • In a medium saucepan, over a medium-low heat, add the olive oil, shallot and spices cook until soft and translucent, about 1-2 minutes.

  • Add the garlic and saute until golden brown. Add the plum tomato tin & bring it to a simmer. Mix well.

ASSEMBLY

  • Plate the rice and lentils, followed by the pasta & chickpeas and finally a drizzle of the sauce & crunchy onions. Add a dash of salt & freshly ground black pepper, as desired & serve hot.

 

Dedicated to Adam & Hala

 

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