Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 3
Kusherie (Egyptian Rice and Lentils) recipe
in Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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 )
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 )
2 tablespoons oil
3 onions , sliced
4 garlic cloves , minced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
322
Sugar
5g
Fat
8g
Kusherie is a popular Egyptian street food that is enjoyed by millions of people across the Middle East. It is an affordable and tasty dish that is made with lentils, rice, tomato sauce, and fried onions. Kusherie originates from the Indian subcontinent, where it was introduced as kichdi and evolved over time to include local ingredients and flavors. Kushery is known to be a comfort food and is often served during festivals and special occasions. It is usually paired with a side salad or yogurt dip. This dish can be enjoyed by people of all ages and dietary preferences.

Instructions

1.Rinse lentils under running water until it runs clear. Strain. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add lentils, stir for 2-3 minutes.
2.Add the boiling water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
3.Rinse and strain rice, add to the pot. Add the 1 cup boiling water, stir, cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
4.In the last 10 minutes of cooking, combine tomato paste, tomato juice, green pepper, celery leaves, sugar, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper in a separate pan. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
5.In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring until onions brown, for another 5-7 minutes. Turn off the heat.
6.Serve rice and lentils in a large bowl. Drizzle the tomato sauce over them and add the onions and garlic on top of the tomato sauce. Enjoy!

PROS

Kusherie is a healthy, protein-rich and flavorful vegetarian dish that is affordable and easy to make.
It uses basic pantry ingredients and is perfect for batch cooking.

CONS

This dish can be time-consuming to make and requires patience to cook the lentils and rice perfectly.
It may not be visually appealing to some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Kusherie is a good source of plant-based protein and fiber, low in fat and high in iron and folate. Lentils and rice provide a sustained release of energy and promote digestive and cardiovascular health. The dish is naturally gluten-free and can be customized to suit individual preferences by adding more or less spices.

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