Description
A creative twist on traditional Egyptian koshari, this spaghetti dish combines chickpeas, lentils, and a spicy tomato sauce for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Units
- 500 gm of spaghetti, cooked al dente
- 2 small onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) of ghee
- 400 grams of chickpeas, cooked
- 150 grams of brown lentils, cooked
For the sauce:
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) of olive oil
- 5 heaped tbsp (75 ml) of tomato paste
- 2 leveled tbsp (30 ml) of all-purpose flour
- 5-7 cloves of garlic, minced, depending on the strength
- 1 1/2 tsp of chili powder
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) of vinegar
- 1 tsp of cumin powder
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) of brown sugar
- 5-6 cups (1.2 - 1.44 L) of water, depending on your preferred sauce thickness
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Begin with the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the flour and tomato paste, whisking constantly until combined into a smooth paste.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional minute until the mixture begins to thicken.
- Add the vinegar, minced garlic, cumin powder, and brown sugar to the sauce, stirring well to combine. Season with salt and chili powder to taste.
- Gradually stir in the water, starting with 5 cups and adding up to 1 more cup for a thinner consistency, until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a separate pan, heat the ghee over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked spaghetti, chickpeas, and lentils. Pour the tomato sauce over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Top with the fried onions before serving. Serve warm and enjoy your koshari-inspired spaghetti.
Notes
- For a more authentic experience, add extra lentils and fried onions as toppings.
- Adjust the chili powder to your spice preference.
- This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Egyptian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Carbohydrates: 85 grams
- Fiber: 12 grams
- Protein: 18 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg