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Arpa Şehriyeli Pilav
Easy 1 hr 1 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Koshari
Rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, tomato sauce, and crisp onions stack into Egypt's filling street-food classic.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~560 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 55 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking55 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the base
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Green lentils
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Elbow pasta
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Boiled chickpeas
For the topping
- 3 adet Onions
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Flour
For the sauce
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Tomato puree
- 4 diş Garlic
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Grape vinegar
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
For cooking
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the lentils for 20 minutes, keeping them firm.
20 min20:00 - 2
Rinse the rice and cook it like pilaf for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 3
Boil the pasta in salted water and drain.
- 4
Slice the onions into rings and coat with flour.
- 5
Fry the onions in oil for 8 minutes, until crisp.
8 min08:00 - 6
Cook the garlic, vinegar, cumin, and tomato puree for 12 minutes into a sauce.
12 min12:00 - 7
Layer the rice, lentils, pasta, and chickpeas on a plate.
- 8
Serve with tomato sauce and crisp onions.
💡 Tip: Cooking each component separately keeps the koshari layers distinct instead of mashed.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with garlic vinegar sauce and spicy tomato sauce.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~560
kcal calories
18
g protein
96
g carbs
12
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 68%Fat 19%
GI 39 · Low GIGL 37 · High GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Koshari make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Koshari take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Koshari difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Koshari have?
Approximately 560 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 96g, fat: 12g.Which allergens does Koshari contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Koshari belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Koshari need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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