Koshari has its roots in Egypt, where it was brought by Indian soldiers in British uniforms. They cooked rice with lentils, which was essentially khichdi. Egyptians adapted the dish in their own way and today consider koshari a national dish. According to Mohamed Hassan, who provided the recipe, koshari is best when made in large quantities, but its home version will also please European diners.
Cook the chickpeas with a teaspoon of salt and a smaller onion until tender. Drain them, but keep some of the chickpea water (see Extra). Set the cooked chickpeas aside.…
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