✔ Recipe KUSHERIE (EGYPTIAN RICE AND LENTILS)

This easy KUSHERIE (EGYPTIAN RICE AND LENTILS) Recipe. Step-by-Step. is perfect for busy families. Comes together quickly with a few staple ingredients!

INGREDIENTS

RICE AND LENTILS 2 tablespoons oil 1 1?4 cups lentils 3 cups boiling water (or stock) 1 teaspoon salt 1 dash pepper 1 1?2 cups rice 1 cup boiling water (or stock) SAUCE 3?4 cup tomato paste 3 cups tomato juice (or tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes) 1 green pepper, chopped 1?2 cup celery leaves, chopped 1 tablespoon sugar 1?2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin 1?4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or crushed chilis to taste) BROWNED ONIONS 2 tablespoons oil 3 onions, sliced 4 garlic cloves, minced

DIRECTIONS

In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, brown lentils in 2 Tbsp oil, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Add the 3 cups boiling stock and the salt and pepper. Cook uncovered 10 minutes over medium heat. Stir in the rice and 1 cup stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes without stirring. Meanwhile make sauce: Heat all the sauce ingredients together in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes. To make browned onions, heat oil in a small skillet. Saute onions and garlic over medium heat till browned. To serve, put rice lentil mixture on a platter, pour tomato sauce over and top with browned onions.

by: Kaarin