Kushari
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Kushari, also koshary, kosheri or koshari, (Egyptian Arabic: كشرى, [ˈkoʃæɾi]) is an Egyptian dish of rice, lentils, chickpeas and macaroni. Toppings include tomato sauce, garlic sauce and fried onion.
Kushari is a vegetarian dish that is very popular in Egypt. It is an inexpensive food served at roadside stalls and restaurants all over the country, some of which sell only kushari.[1]
[edit] History
Food enthusiast Sami Zubaida says that kushari is a variant of Indian kitchri, brought to Egypt by British troops in the early 20th century.[2] Other theories suggest that Kosheri may have been popularized by Egyptian Jews, stemming from their kosher dietary requirements.
