Koshari

Ingredients

• •3 large onions, sliced
• •1 quart water, divided
• •Oil for frying
• •2 cups rice
• •2 teaspoons salt
• •1 1/2 cups brown lentils
• •8 ounces small macaroni
• •One small can of chick peas
• •Sauce:
• •6 cloves garlic
• •2 tablespoons white vinegar
• •1 can tomato paste
• •2 teaspoons cumin
• •Chili pepper

Directions

1. 1Sautee onions until brown. Drain on paper towels.
2. 2Put 3 cups water in a pot with a few drops oil. Bring to a boil. Add rice and 1 teaspoon salt. After water returns to a boil, lower heat. Simmer until done.
3. 3Wash lentils. Then boil until tender.
4. 4Boil macaroni until tender. Drain.
5. 5Boil chick peas and add it to the cooked macaroni.
6. 6To make the sauce, slice the garlic. Sautee in small amount of oil. Add vinegar, tomato paste, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, remaining 1 cup of water, and chili pepper, if desired.
7. 7Cook until mixture boils. Lower heat, simmer until cooked.
8. 8To serve, layer rice, lentils, and macaroni. Spread sauce on top.
9. 9Garnish with fried onions.