Food and Music - Natacha Atlas
I have been delving into my music collection of late; pulling out gems from all over the world and finding inspiration to try new recipes. I thought I would start with the 2001 album by Belgian singer Natacha Atlas - Ayeshteni. She fused electronica, hip hop with Arabic styles derived from her Egyptian heritage into this wonderful blend; Natacha Atlas calls it "cha'abi moderne" (modern folk). Koshari Ingredients Layer 1 2/3 cup long-grain rice (I used basmati rice) 4 tbsp vermicelli 1 onion finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil Water to cook the rice and vermicelli Layer 2 2/3 cup dried brown lentils 1 bay leaf 3 cups water Layer 3 2/3 cup elbow macaroni (I used ordinary macaroni) Water to cook the macaroni Salt for the water Layer 4 Can of chickpeas or equivalent of cooked chickpeas Layer 5 1 can of tomatoes 5 garlic cloves minced ½ tbsp coriander powder ½ tbsp cumin powder 1 teaspoon chilli flakes 1 teaspoon vinegar Layer 6 1 large onion ...
