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Arpa Şehriyeli Pilav
Easy 1 hr 1 min~280 kcal 5/10
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Koshary
Egyptian street food layered with rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, spicy tomato sauce, and crisp fried onions.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~540 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
- 250 gr Pasta
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Green lentils
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Boiled chickpeas
For the topping
- 3 adet Onions
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Flour
For frying
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Vegetable oil
For the sauce
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Tomato puree
- 4 diş Garlic
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Grape vinegar
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Cumin
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Red pepper flakes
General
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the lentils for 20 minutes so they stay firm, then drain.
20 min20:00 - 2
Toast the rice with 1 tablespoon of oil and some of the salt, then cook with 2.25 cups of water for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 3
Boil the pasta in salted water for 9 minutes and drain.
9 min09:00 - 4
Slice the onions thinly, toss with flour, and fry in oil for 8 minutes until crisp.
8 min08:00 - 5
Turn the garlic in a little oil for 1 minute, then add the tomato puree, vinegar, cumin, red pepper flakes, and salt.
1 min01:00 - 6
Cook the tomato sauce for 15 minutes, until thickened.
15 min15:00 - 7
Layer the rice, pasta, lentils, and chickpeas onto plates.
- 8
Top with tomato sauce and crisp onions and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Cooking the components separately looks fussy, but it is the secret of koshary; if everything goes into one pot, the pasta and lentils end up with the same texture.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Layer onto plates and serve as a filling dinner with spicy tomato sauce and pickled peppers if desired.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~540
kcal calories
18
g protein
88
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 13%Carbs 64%Fat 23%
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 Koshary make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Koshary take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 55 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Koshary difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Koshary have?
Approximately 540 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 88g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Koshary contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Koshary belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Koshary need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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