Mahdjouba
Algerian food item
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Mahdjouba (Arabic: محجوبة) or mhadjeb is a crepe-like semolina based flatbread originating from Algeria.[2][1][3]
A traditional Algerian dish, mhadjeb is a fine crepe-like semolina-based flatbread, typically stuffed with a mixture of onion, garlic, tomato, peppers and spices.[4][1][5] It is very popular in all the regions of Algeria, including the southern regions such as Ouargla, Ghardaia, and Tamanrasset. It is one of the essential dishes offered in Algerian street foods.[6] The mahdjouba, which means "covered" or "veiled" in Algerian Darja, originates from southern Algeria: Biskra, Touggourt. It is the vegetable-filled variation of m'semen, a traditional North African flatbread.[7]
Regional variations of mahdjoub exist, in some regions, the filling includes meat or chicken, while in others, cheese and vegetables are used instead.[8]
Etymology
Mahdjouba in Algerian derja means veiled or hidden.[9]
