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Medium 1 hr 15 min~230 kcal 5/10
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Mahjouba
An Algerian street food flatbread stuffed with a spicy tomato and onion filling, then folded and griddle cooked.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 6~246 kcal🇩🇿 Algerian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 25 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep35 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Semolina
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Flour
- 1.3 cup(~260 ml) Water
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 2 Onions
- 3 Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Pepper paste
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Knead an elastic dough with the semolina, flour, salt, and water.
- 2
Oil the dough and rest it for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 3
Soften the onion in olive oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 4
Add the tomatoes, pepper paste, cumin, and red pepper flakes, then cook until thickened.
- 5
Open the dough thinly on an oiled surface, add filling, and fold it into a square.
- 6
Cook the mahjoubas in a hot pan until both sides are speckled.
💡 Tip: Opening the dough with oil helps both thinness and crispness.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with hot pepper sauce, mint salad, or olives.
Nutrition (per serving)
~246
kcal calories
7
g protein
42
g carbs
6
g fat
Protein 11%Carbs 67%Fat 22%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mahjouba make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mahjouba take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Mahjouba difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mahjouba have?
Approximately 246 kcal per serving. Protein: 7g, carbs: 42g, fat: 6g.Which allergens does Mahjouba contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mahjouba belong to?
This recipe belongs to Algerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Mahjouba need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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