How to Make Egyptian Koshari

egyptian koshari plate

This is a traditional Egyptian recipes.Easy to make and cheap.

Instructions

1. Koshari or Kushari is a Middle East fast food meal known exactly in Egypt. It is made of a combination of lentils, macaroni, rice, spices and a chili sauce. It is sold by street vendors and can be served at home or in restaurants. It is a cheap meal and easy to be made.

2. 

   To make Koshari please follow the following instructions:
   Ingredients:
   1 cup brown lentils
   1 cup Short grain rice
   Water
   1 cup small macaroni noodles
   Salt
   2 tablespoons olive oil
   2 cups tomato puree
   Hot chili

3. Instructions:
   1- Wash lentils under running water then place it in a pot and add 3 cups of water plus the 1 teaspoon salt.
   2- Cook lentils in that salted water until tender then drain it and keep it aside.
   3- Take another pot and add 4 cups of water and rice and salt. Stirring occasionally Cover and
   simmer over low heat for 15 minutes or until tender.
   4- Cook macaroni in 3 cups of water and salt until tender, drain it and keep it aside.
   5- Place these three ingredients in a cooking pot.
   6- Fry onions (in a separate pan) to a rich brown, then remove the onions onto absorbent paper and strain the oil into the lentil mixture.
   7- Return the pot to the flame and cook for 10 minutes.
   8- Toss together lightly with a fork.
   9- Pour hot tomato sauce on top of, each individual's plate, and fried onions.
   10- Sprinkle with hot chili

Tips & Warnings

• Easy to make and cheap

• If you do not like chili sauce dont use it ,use just the tomatoes sauce