Kushari is a dish made from pasta, rice, chickpeas and lentils, seasoned with tomato sauce and garlic. This dish is not that ancient: it appeared on the Egyptian menu about 100 years ago, and it is believed that it was invented by the British, who occupied Egypt as a result of the Anglo-Egyptian war.
Be that as it may, several sources of slow carbohydrates on one plate are a guarantee that you will be full for a long time.
Mulukiya is a hearty dish with beef, rabbit, chicken or fish. But this is not the main thing in it, but the leaves of jute, a tropical plant whose tough stems are used to make ropes and burlap. Mulukiya is usually served with rice or Egyptian bread.
Falafel is deep-fried cutlets made from chickpea puree. Spices are added to the mince, so the dish can be quite spicy. Falafel with sesame sauce and fresh vegetables, wrapped in a flatbread, is a great snack.