KUSHERIE (EGYPTIAN LENTILS AND RICE)

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Categories     Vegetarian     Simmer

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 21

Rice and Lentils
2 tablespoons oil
1 bag lentils
4 cups boiling water (or stock)
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
2 cups rice
1 cup boiling water (or stock)
3 cups Salsa OR Sauce
¾ cup tomato paste
3 cups tomato juice (or tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes)
1 green pepper , chopped
½ cup celery leaves , chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or crushed chilis to taste)
Browned Onions
2 tablespoons oil
3 onions , sliced
4 garlic cloves , minced

Steps:

  • Directions: 1 In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, brown lentils in 2 Tbsp oil, about 5 minutes, stirring often. 2 Pour 1 cup water in and put lid on quickly. When popping stops, add the 3 cups boiling stock and the salt and pepper. 3 Cook uncovered 10 minutes over medium heat. 4 Stir in the rice and 3 cup stock. 5 Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes without stirring. 6 Serve with Salsa on top...OR make sauce: Heat all the sauce ingredients together in a medium saucepan. 7 Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes. 8 To make browned onions, heat oil in a small skillet. 9 Saute onions and garlic over medium heat till browned. 10 To serve, put rice lentil mixture on a platter, pour tomato sauce over and top with browned onions.

Sk forhad Hossin
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This recipe was a disaster! The lentils were undercooked and the rice was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Kevin Gatete
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The Kusherie is always a crowd-pleaser.


Jasmine Vogwill
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. I would recommend adding more spices to the recipe.


Charla Nembhard
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! My family loved it.


Ahtasham Awan
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This recipe was a little too time-consuming for me, but the dish was worth it. The flavors were amazing, and I will definitely be making it again on a special occasion.


khan jer
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I love this recipe! The Kusherie is always a hit with my family and friends.


Addiction Sunar
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This is a great recipe for a hearty and flavorful meal. The lentils and rice are cooked perfectly, and the spices are well-balanced.


emmanuel gloria
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This dish was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavors were good. I would recommend adding more liquid to the recipe.


Anna Broima
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I'm not a fan of Egyptian food, but this recipe changed my mind. The Kusherie was delicious, and I will definitely be making it again.


Many Sherif
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly, and the spices were just right.


Afusat Badrudeen
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lentils and rice were cooked perfectly, and the flavors were great.


Nanfuka Mabel
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the spices were just right.


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The flavors in this dish were incredible! I loved the combination of lentils, rice, and spices. The crispy onions were a nice touch, too.


Meer Jan
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The dish was absolutely delicious, and I'm so glad I tried it.


Kelly Moncada
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This is the best Kusherie I've ever had! The flavors were amazing, and the dish was so hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.


Clara Tims
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I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of lentils, rice, and spices was delicious, and the crispy onions added a nice touch of texture.


Timothy White
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This Kusherie recipe was absolutely fantastic! The lentils and rice were cooked to perfection, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the addition of the crispy onions and the tangy tomato sauce.