Algerian Tlitli Noodles with Chicken and Chickpeas
Enjoy these Algerian tlitli noodles with chicken and chickpeas, a comforting dish that transports you straight to the kitchens of Algiers. The tlitli, those small irregular noodles, absorb wonderfully the spices like cumin and paprika, so characteristic of Algerian cuisine. You might wonder what spices are typical of Algerian cuisine? Cumin, coriander, and paprika are indeed essential. And if you're looking for a popular traditional dish, this tlitli is one of them, just like chorba. It's an easy and quick recipe, perfect for a weeknight meal that warms the heart.
Ingredients
- Tlitli (small Algerian noodles)250 g
- Chicken breasts300 g
- Cooked chickpeas200 g
- Onion1
- Garlic2 cloves
- Fresh tomatoes2
- Tomato paste1 tbsp
- Olive oil3 tbsp
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Paprika1 tsp
- Ground coriander1/2 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Water1.5 L
- Fresh corianderA few sprigs
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- 2
Add the diced chicken, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, ground coriander, salt, and pepper. Brown the chicken.
- 3
Stir in the grated fresh tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix and cook for 5 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the water, add the cooked chickpeas, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- 5
Add the tlitli and cook for about 10 minutes, until tender. Adjust seasoning.
- 6
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh coriander.
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