Mahdjouba

Mahdjouba (Arabic: محجوبة) or mhadjeb is a crepe-like semolina based flatbread originating from Algeria.^[2][1][3]

Mhadjeb

Algerian mhadjeb served with traditional mint tea
Alternative names	Mahjouba, Algerian crepes
Type	Flatbread
Place of origin	Algeria[1]
Variations	M'semen

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]

Etymology

Mahdjouba in Algerian derja means veiled or hidden.^[8]

See also

• Algerian cuisine