Koshari

Yield:	8 Servings
Categories:	Ethnic, Side dishes

3	lg	Onions; sliced
1	qt	Water; divided
		Oil for frying
2	c	Rice
2	ts	Salt
1 1/2	c	Brown lentils
8	oz	Small macaroni
		SAUCE
6		Cloves garlic
2	tb	White vinegar
1	cn	Tomato paste (6 oz)
2	ts	Cumin
		Chili pepper (if you like it hot!)