Tag: Ramadan

Algerian Style Stuffed Zucchini (Dolma Qaraa)

Algerian Style Stuffed Zucchini (Dolma Qaraa)

The Holy Month of Ramadan has begun, prompting a time of fasting, worship, and unity among Muslims globally. The post author reveals their Algerian traditional dish, Dolma Qaraa, celebrating both Algerian and Turkish culinary influences inherited from the Ottoman era. The recipe forms a key focus; comprising zucchini (courgettes), lamb, spices, and more, it showcases the versatility of Algerian cuisine. This well-loved dish encourages food lovers everywhere to explore the rich diversity of Algerian gastronomy.

Algerian Chorba Mketfa

Algerian Chorba Mketfa

Today, the Holy Month of Ramadan started for muslims around the world. It means during this Blessed Month, fasting is observed from dawn to sunset. Also time to gather with family and friends. During, this sacred month, I always cook Algerian cuisine. Traditional dishes that 

Baghrir

Baghrir

Baghrir is a delicious fluffy and spongy “crêpes” full of thousands holes on the surface and eaten for the breakfast or for tea time. Made with a few ingredients: fine durum wheat semolina, yeast and water. Cooked only on one side or on a nonstick 

Palouza

Palouza

Yesterday, the Holy Month of Ramadan started for muslims around the world. During this sacred month, I always cook Algerian cuisine; especially traditional dishes, breads, and sweets. Yesterday, I made Palouza, a creamy, sweet and refreshing dessert. Similar to M’halbi, both are popular in Algeria. 

Almond paste stuffed dates

Almond paste stuffed dates

Almond paste stuffed dates are a very popular sweet treat in Algeria, usually served in small saucers or into a large copper tray. They are made with the famous Algerian dates called Deglet Nour, which grows in abundance in Algeria and especially in Biskra, located in north 

Algerian Chtitha Djedj

Algerian Chtitha Djedj

Today I made an inviting Algerian dish called Chtitha Djedj, always served during the month of Ramadan. A simple and tasteful dish made with chicken and chickpeas; and strongly flavored with garlic. Djedj means in chicken in Arabic. Chtitha is related to the world chtih, which in