Amazing koshari

Prepare caramelized onions and tomato sauce.

Preparation of Caramelized Onions:

In a hot pan with the olive oil and add all the ingredients except the sugar until the onions are tender, add the sugar and let cook 30 minutes more.

Preparation of the tomato sauce:

Heat the oil in a pot, and sauté the garlic, cumin, the red chili flakes, until the aromas are released, then add the vinegar and the tomato and let boil 5 minutes.

Meanwhile heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and fry it for 2 minutes, then add the stock. Bring it to a boil, decrease the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked.

Rinse the lentils under cold water and add them to another medium saucepan with 2 cups of water. Add the garlic, cumin and bay leaf and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Once cooked, add the salt and stir to combine. Strain any excess liquid if necessary. Remove half of the caramelized onions from the pan, sauté the rice and lentils and stir well until the ingredients are well mixed, add the chopped parsley.

Serve with the caramelized onions and tomato sauce. Enjoy!

Note: For the Baharat spice mix:

tablespoons ground black pepper

tablespoons ground coriander

tablespoons ground cinnamon

tablespoons ground cloves

tablespoons ground cumin

teaspoon ground cardamom

teaspoons ground nutmeg

tablespoons paprika

Combine all the ingredients together till well mixed.

Store in an airtight jar and keep away from direct sunlight.