algérienne·non-vegetarian·moyenne

Traditional Algerian Chakhchoukha

Name: Traditional Algerian Chakhchoukha
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 portions
Cuisine: algérienne
Ingredients: 4 large flaky flatbreads (kesra or msemmen); 500 g halal lamb meat; 2 medium onions; 4 cloves garlic; 3 fresh tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 green bell pepper; 1 zucchini; 2 potatoes; 200 g cooked chickpeas; 1 bunch fresh cilantro; 4 tablespoons olive oil; to taste salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Chakhchoukha is a hearty dish that warms the heart in Algeria. I recall family meals where my grandmother prepared this wonder with crumbled homemade bread, bathed in a fragrant red sauce with lamb and winter vegetables. Each bite is a journey into the Atlas Mountains, balancing the crunchiness of the bread and the tenderness of the meat. It's a dish that takes time but brings people together, perfect for a cozy dinner. Pair it with mint tea for an authentic experience.

85 min(prep 25 + cook 60)

6 servings

kcal

Ingredients

flaky flatbreads (kesra or msemmen)4 large
halal lamb meat500 g
onions2 medium
garlic4 cloves
fresh tomatoes3
tomato paste2 tablespoons
green bell pepper1
zucchini1
potatoes2
cooked chickpeas200 g
fresh cilantro1 bunch
olive oil4 tablespoons
saltto taste
black pepper1 teaspoon
ground cumin1 teaspoon
paprika1 teaspoon
ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon

Nutrition

Proteines15g19%

Glucides35g45%

Lipides15g19%

Fibres4g5%

Sucres8g10%

Instructions

1
Prepare the sauce: in a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and crushed garlic, sauté for 2 minutes.
2
Add the lamb meat cut into pieces, brown on all sides. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and cinnamon. Mix well.
3
Add grated tomatoes, tomato paste, sliced bell pepper, diced zucchini, and cubed potatoes. Cover with water and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
4
Add the cooked chickpeas and continue cooking for 15 minutes until the meat is tender and the sauce thickens. Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro.
5
Meanwhile, roughly crumble the flatbreads into a large serving dish. Generously drizzle with the sauce and meat. Let rest 5 minutes so the bread absorbs.
6
Serve the chakhchoukha hot, drizzled with olive oil and fresh cilantro. Enjoy with lemon wedges if desired.

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