Kosheri

Ingredients

 * one pound lentils (brown or black)
 * one to two cups Rice
 * one to two cups elbow macaroni (or similar pasta)
 * one cup vegetable oil (evenly divided into two portions)
 * one clove garlic, crushed (optional)
 * one hot chile pepper, cleaned and chopped (optional)
 * three or four ripe tomatoes, chopped ; or one large can crushed tomatoes
 * one-half cup water
 * two tablespoons vinegar
 * salt (to taste)
 * one onion, chopped or cut in rings

Directions

 * 1) Cook the lentils in vegetable stock instead of water.
 * 2) Add a spoonful of cumin to the tomato sauce.
 * 3) Add a layer of cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
 * 4) Assemble the dish in one large serving dish, instead of individual soup bowls.
 * 5) Cook the lentils, rice, and macaroni together in one large pot, adding them in order such that they are all done at the same time.