This is a traditional Egyptian dish.
Prepare the 6 layers and stack in a decorative serving bowl in the following order:
2 c. cooked rice
Layer 2: Macaroni
2 c. cooked macaroni
Layer 3: Lentils
2 c. cooked lentils--or use the following recipe
Slice 1 onion. Saute in 2 T oil. Add 2 c. water and 1 c. lentils. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 hour. Salt to taste. Also add 1 t. cumin, 1/2 t. each allspice, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Layer 4: Salsa
Use your favorite bottled salsa OR:
Heat 2 T. oil, and 1 chopped onion and saute until golden brown.
Add 2 T. white vinegar
2 c. canned tomatoes or tomato puree
1/2 t. each allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg
1 T. chili powder
1 t. cumin
Cook sauce until thick. Optional: a few shakes of hot sauce.
Layer 5: Onions
Thinly slice and saute 2 large onions in 2 T. oil until crispy and brown. Drain on paper towel.
Layer 6: Chickpeas (garbanzos)
1 can chickpeas or 2 c. cooked and drained
Toss with 1 t. cumin.
