Snack
Mahdjouba

Mahdjouba

Algeria

60Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
10Steps
About

A thin, folded semolina crepe stuffed with a spiced tomato and onion filling, a beloved everyday street food across northern Algeria, especially in Algiers.

Equipment
  • Large bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Flat surface for stretching
  • Spatula
Ingredients
Fine semolina3 cups
Salt1 tsp
Warm waterabout 1¼ cups
Oil (for the dough and stretching)½ cup
Onions, finely chopped2
Ripe tomatoes, grated4
Tomato paste1 tbsp
Sweet paprika1 tsp
Ground cumin1 tsp
Harissa or chilli (optional)1 tsp
Fresh coriandera few sprigs
Olive oil (for the filling)3 tbsp

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