Egyptian Koshari

This Egyptian Koshari spice blend makes a delicious, classic street food dish: an unusual combination of lentils, chickpeas, pasta, spices, crispy onions, and a vinegar tomato sauce. It is a hearty and filling vegan dish.  Koshari is the ultimate comfort food. It is cooked in Egyptian homes, restaurants, and on food carts throughout the country. The ingredients are cheap, and the recipe is a great way to use leftover items in the pantry. This dish hails from Egypt, where it is the official national dish. Koshari however is historically related to the Indian dish khichri and perhaps arrived to North Africa via the British. Regardless of its exact origin, the dish today combines Indian spices with Italian pasta and North African flavors. Thus koshari embodies the history and influences on its native country. This Egyptian Koshari spice blend contains: Garlic Coriander Crushed red pepper flakes Onion Cumin Coriander To prepare, begin by cooking rice, chickpeas, pasta, and lentils separ