Dry Ingredient Instructions
Cook 8 oz noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, set aside.
Cook 1 ½ cups rice according to the package instructions. One cooked, set aside.
Onion Instructions
Add about ½ inch sunflower oil to the bottom of a medium-sized pot. When the oil reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit, you can begin frying.
Add 2 onions thinly sliced to the oil and fry the onions for about 7-10 minutes, until they get smaller and then begin to brown. Stir occasionally to make sure they cook evenly.
Once the onions have browned, remove them to a paper towel lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
Reserve the excess oil for the remainder of the steps.
Lentil Instructions
In a medium pot over medium heat add the 2 tbsp oil until warmed, then add the soaked and drained 1 ¼ cups lentils. Stir over the heat for about 2 minutes.
Add 4 cups water into the pot and bring it to a boil.
Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 17-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook the lentils until they are tender but not mushy.
Drain any remaining water and set the lentils aside.
Cumin Sauce Instructions
In a small bowl or jar, add all of the cumin sauce ingredients. Whisk together until combined, then set aside.
Allow to sit for 15 minutes.
Tomato Sauce Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add 2 tbsp oil until warmed through. Then add the 1 tsp garlic and saute until fragrant.
Add the 15 oz tomato sauce, 6 oz tomato paste, 2 cups water,¼ cup vinegar, and salt to taste.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Allow the sauce to simmer for 15 minutes. Then set aside.
Assemble
Assemble the koshari by layering the rice and lentils on the bottom, then top with cooked pasta, chickpeas, and fried onion. Then drizzle the entire plate with the cumin sauce and tomato sauce
You can really blow your guests away by stacking the ingredients into a tower. To do so, use a small bowl. In the bowl, layer the fried onions, chickpeas, pasta, then rice and lentils, in that order. Flip the bowl over onto a plate, allowing the koshari to release itself from the sides. Lift away the bowl and drizzle with the tomato sauce and cumin sauce. Enjoy!