Kashtouri

An Egyptian dish of rice, macaroni and lentils in a spicy tomato sauce.

Ingredients

• Risotto rice: 150g
• Macaroni: 150g
• Red lentils: 150g (Or 1 400g tin green lentils)
• Onion: 1, finely chopped
• Garlic, finely chopped or crushed
• Chopped tomatoes: 1 400g tin
• Cayenne pepper: 1-2 tsp
• Ground coriander: 1 tsp
• Lemon juice
• Salt
• Black pepper

Method

1. Bring water to a boil and fill a large saucepan. Add the rice and simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the macaroni and lentils and simmer for 10 minutes or until rice, macaroni and lentils are tender.
3. Drain and set aside.
4. Meanwhile, heat some oil in a large saucepan and cook onions and garlic until softened. Stir in cayenne pepper, coriander, chopped tomatoes and lemon juice. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add rice, macaroni and lentils to the mixture.
7. Serve hot.

Recipe Source: Vegetarian Cookery Bible (2012: Reader's Digest)