SHARING KUSHARI (MESOPOTAMIA RECIPE)

ENJOY... Wanted to share with you, as a LIFE OF THANKS and BEING THANKFUL!

Sincerely,

Love4a1000yrs

I am a vegetarian, so if you are a vegetarian - substitute with Soy Butter, etc.

PS: I am making this today...so I wanted to share with everyone...with love4a1000yrs

KUSHARI...

Ingredients

Kushari
1 cup green lentils
1 cup medium grain rice
2 cups small macaroni
2 large onions, thinly sliced
6 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp mixed spices or baharat spice mix
Salt to taste

Sauce
1 small onion, diced finely
2 cloves garlic, crushed
250g tomato paste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup water
Salt & pepper
1 tsp baharat spice mix
Chilli flakes (optional)

Crispy Onion Garnish
2 onions, finely sliced
Oil for deep-frying

Preparation

Kushari
Over a moderate heat add heat 2 tbsp oil, the rice and a tsp of salt to a medium-size saucepan. Fry for 2 minutes and then add two cups of water. Stir well and bring to the boil. Once the mixture has reached boiling point, lower the heat, cover and simmer for a further 15mins or until the rice is cooked.

Wash the lentils under cold running water until the water runs clear. Add the lentils to another saucepan with two cups of water and bring to the boil. Once tender, remove from the heat, strain and set aside.

Cook macaroni separately in boiling water with a little salt and strain when al dente.

To caramelise the onions, heat remaining oil in a fry pan and add onions. Cook until soft and slightly brown.

Place macaroni In a large serving dish and coat with a little olive oil. Then add the cooked lentils, rice and onions and mix through

Sauce
Place a saucepan on moderate heat. Add oil and onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and fry to a pale brown.
Stir in tomato paste, water, salt, baharat, pepper and ground chilli. Lower the heat and leave to simmer for 15-20 mins or until sauce has reduced by half. Remove from heat.

Crispy Onion Garnish

Heat sufficient oil in a pan for frying. Add onions and fry until dark brown. Remove from oil, place on absorbent paper towel and leave to cool.

To Serve. Sprinkle with baharat spice mix. Pour over desired amount of tomato sauce and garnish with crispy onions.

Take Care~

LOVE4a1000YRS