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koshari

(1 rating)
hathor avatar
Recipe by
Elaine Laskowski
@hathor
Plymouth, PA

Egyptian Lentil Pasta

(1 rating)
yield 8 -10
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For koshari

  • 1 c
    lentils, dry
  • 1 c
    basmati rice
  • 1 c
    elbow macaroni
  • 2 lg
    onions
  • 4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 c
    chopped tomatoes or 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make koshari

  • 1
    Cook lentils in 4 cups of salted water. Bring to a boil and simmer covered 15 - 25 minutes or until tender.
  • 2
    Add rice to the lentils (still in their water) until rice is cooked, adding water as needed.
  • 3
    In a separate pot, cook macaroni, rinse and drain.
  • 4
    Fry onions and garlic until golden. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and crushed red pepper flakes, simmer 10 - 20 minutes. Mix everything together and serve.
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