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Koshari (Koshary)

60 min4 serv.19 февр. 2026 г.

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. One of the most popular dishes in Egypt. This vegetarian dish consists of several layers of various ingredients... rice, lentils, pasta, onions, and tomato sauce. The finished dish can be served at the table.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Step 1

    Place the lentils in a saucepan. Add enough water to cover the lentils by 2 inches. Bring to a boil. Cook until tender.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Step 2

    Transfer the cooked lentils. Reserve the liquid for cooking rice.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Step 3

    Tomato sauce: Place chopped tomatoes, grated garlic, and 1/2 tsp salt into a saucepan. Add 1/2 cup of water and mix. Simmer over low heat for 20–30 minutes. Add a little water if necessary.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Step 4

    Fry the onion in a large amount of oil until golden brown.

  5. 5

    Step 5

    Step 5

    Done!

  6. 6

    Step 6

    Step 6

    Melt the butter in a saucepan. Add finely chopped onion. Fry until golden brown.

  7. 7

    Step 7

    Step 7

    Pour 2 1/2 cups of lentil broth.

  8. 8

    Step 8

    Step 8

    Add cumin.

  9. 9

    Step 9

    Step 9

    Add 2 tsp of salt and turmeric.

  10. 10

    Step 10

    Step 10

    Bring the broth to a boil. Cook the rice in the broth (about 15 minutes).

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    Step 11

    Step 11

    Place a layer of rice on a plate, then a layer of lentils, boiled pasta, tomato sauce, and onions.