The BEST Koshari in the world - Egyptian Vegan Street Food

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are more affordable and easy to use.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Rice noodles are often cheaper and gluten-free.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are budget-friendly and convenient.

Soak 225 grams of dried chickpeas in water for up to 12 hours.

Drain soaked chickpeas and set aside.

Boil a large pot of water and add chickpeas, 1 large plum tomato, 2 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon cayenne chili powder.

Boil chickpeas for 1 to 2 hours until soft, adding more water if necessary.

In a separate pot, boil 2 liters of water and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon ground cumin.

Add 250 grams of brown lentils to the boiling water and cook for 30 to 60 minutes until tender, then drain and reserve the liquid.

For the garlic tomato sauce, heat 4 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan, add 10 minced garlic cloves, and fry until fragrant.

Add 4 tablespoons of white vinegar and 800 grams of crushed tomatoes, season with 1 teaspoon salt and 0.25 teaspoon pepper, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until thickened.

For the spicy tomato sauce, heat 4 tablespoons of oil, add 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 sliced green chili, and fry until fragrant.

Add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and 400 grams of chopped tomatoes, then simmer for 20 minutes until thick and chunky.

For the raw vinegar and garlic sauce, combine 7 minced garlic cloves, 0.33 cup white vinegar, 0.33 cup water, 0.25 cup lemon juice, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon salt in a jug and mix well.

To make crispy fried onions, peel and slice 6 to 8 large onions, then macerate with 2 teaspoons of ground cumin.

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