Lentils and Rice (Koshary) (Egypt)

Name: Lentils and Rice (Koshary) (Egypt)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion; 1 cup lentils; 1 cup water; 0.25 tsp pepper; 0.25 tsp cumin; 2 cup water; 2 cup long grain white rice; 0.5 tsp salt

Gently simmered lentils and white rice, warmed with cumin, an Egyptian side dish.

40 min · Serves 8 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat oil in pan, add onion and fry for 3 minutes. Add lentils, water, pepper and cumin. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and bring to a boil.
2
Add rice and salt and continue to boil. Then reduce heat to low, cover the pan and simmer for 15 minutes.
15 min
3
Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Serve.
10 min