mahjouba

🇩🇿 A dish from Algeria

Mahdjouba or mhadjeb is a crepe-like semolina based flatbread originating from Algeria.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredients	semolina, water, tomato, onion, peppers, spices
🔥Cooking method	thin dough folded around a cooked filling, pan-fried
👅Flavour & style	savoury, mildly spiced, tomato-rich
🕒When it’s eaten	street snack or light meal

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Where does mahjouba come from?

mahjouba is a dish that originated in Algeria.

What is mahjouba?

Mahdjouba or mhadjeb is a crepe-like semolina based flatbread originating from Algeria.