How to Make KOSHARI | Egyptian Koshari Street Food Recipe | Koshari Recipe by Varun | Kushari

lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are nutritious and split peas are often less expensive.

macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow pasta

Whole grain pasta offers more fiber, while elbow pasta is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Edamame is a protein-rich alternative, and canned beans are cost-effective.

Prepare the spice mix by combining cumin, red chili powder, sweet paprika, coriander powder, nutmeg, and black pepper.

Heat extra virgin olive oil in a stockpot.

Add a stick of cinnamon, bay leaves, and crushed garlic to the oil.

Add roughly chopped red onions and cook until translucent, adding a touch of salt to help them cook.

Stir in fresh tomato puree and cook for 7 to 8 minutes on medium to low flame.

In another pot, add 2 cups of water and 1 cup of washed basmati rice, along with the remaining spice mix and salt.

Bring the water to a rolling boil, then cover and cook on low flame for 4 minutes.

Once the rice is cooked, swirl in some extra virgin olive oil for flavor.

On a serving platter, layer the cooked rice, followed by the boiled macaroni, tomato sauce (discarding the cinnamon stick and bay leaf), cooked masoor, boiled chickpeas, and finally top with fried onions.

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