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Easy 50 min~240 kcal 5/10
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Mhajeb
Algerian semolina flatbread folded around a spiced tomato, onion, and pepper filling.
Medium⏱️ 57 min📖 1 min readServes 6~340 kcal🇩🇿 Algerian🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 22 min cook
- Vegan
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 57 min- Prep35 min
- Cooking22 min
Ingredients
6 servings
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For the dough
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Fine semolina
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Flour
- 1.3 cup(~260 ml) Warm water
General
- 1.1 dessert spoon(~11 ml) Salt
- 5 tbsp(~75 ml) Olive oil
For the filling
- 2 Onions
- 3 Tomatoes
- 2 Green peppers
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
- 0.6 tsp(~3 ml) Red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the semolina, flour, half of the salt, and warm water into an elastic dough.
- 2
Divide the dough into 6 balls, oil them with olive oil, and rest for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 3
Cut the onions, peppers, and tomatoes into small pieces.
- 4
Saute the onions and peppers with some of the olive oil for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 5
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, red pepper flakes, and remaining salt and cook for 8 minutes into a thick filling.
8 min08:00 - 6
Open the dough balls thinly on an oiled surface, add the filling, and fold like an envelope.
- 7
Cook each side in a pan for 3 minutes and serve hot.
6 min06:00
💡 Tip: Rest the dough on an oiled surface; once elastic, it opens paper-thin without tearing.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mhajeb hot with mint tea and optional pickled chili.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~340
kcal calories
8
g protein
58
g carbs
9
g fat
Protein 9%Carbs 67%Fat 24%
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 Mhajeb make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mhajeb take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 22 minutes; 57 minutes in total.Is Mhajeb difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Mhajeb have?
Approximately 340 kcal per serving. Protein: 8g, carbs: 58g, fat: 9g.Which allergens does Mhajeb contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Mhajeb belong to?
This recipe belongs to Algerian cuisine.How many ingredients does Mhajeb need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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