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Mahjouba | Algerian Crepes
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Mahjouba | Algerian Crepes

Mahjouba is an Algerian Crepe that is a very thin and flaky flatbread made with semolina flour and filled with a spicy tomato and onion mixture.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Resting time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast, Flatbread
Cuisine: African, Algerian
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 Flatbread
Calories: 631kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Griddle
  • Stove

Ingredients

To make the Dough -

  • 11/2 cup Semolina flour / Fine semolina
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Oil plus more for greasing
  • Water as needed to make the dough

To make the filling -

  • 1 Onion 1 medium finely chopped
  • 14 oz Tomato 1 - 14 OZ can diced
  • ½ cup Carrot finely grated
  • 2 Green chilies finely minced
  • 2 tablespoon Ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon Roasted cumin powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Oil

Instructions

To make the dough -

  • Combine the semolina flour and salt in a bowl and mix it together.
  • Slowly add water to make a soft dough. Knead the dough for 6 to 8 minutes until it is elastic.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil and continue to knead. Let the dough rest for at least 30 minutes

To make the filling -

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. When the oil is hot, add the finely chopped onions and saute it until translucent.
  • Now add the grated carrot and saute for couple of minutes.
  • Add the green chilies along with the diced tomatoes and let it come to a boil.
  • At this point, add the salt and pepper, along with ketchup and cumin powder. If the canned tomatoes already has salt, just add enough to taste.
  • Simmer and let the mixture thicken. It will take 15 to 20 minutes to get the right consistency.
  • Let the filling cool down before we start assembling the Mahjouba.

To shape and cook the Mahjouba -

  • Divide the dough into 6 equal balls. Coat each piece with oil and place it on a greased surface.
  • Spread the ball with the heel of your hand to form a very thin circle.
  • Stretch the edges and make it as thin as possible. The dough has to be well kneaded and rested so it does not tear much.
  • Spread about 2 heaped tablespoon of the filling in the center and fold the two opposite ends to meet at the center.
  • Now fold the other two ends to come to the center and form a envelope.
  • Heat a flat griddle and spray it with some oil.
  • Place the shaped Mahjouba on the hot pan and cook it on both sides until golden brown.
  • Repeat the same with the rest of the dough.
  • Let it cool slightly and then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2362IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 7mg