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Chakhchoukha

Chakhchoukha is a traditional Algerian recipe for a classic dish of torn flatbread topped with a mix of chickpeas and vegetables in a tomato-based sauce flavoured with Ras el Hanout spice blend that's topped with lamb chops. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Algerian version of: Chakhchoukha.

prep time

20 minutes

cook time

70 minutes

Total Time:

90 minutes

Serves:

6

Rating: 4.5 star rating

Tags : Chilli RecipesSpice RecipesLamb RecipesBread RecipesVegetable RecipesBean RecipesAlgeria Recipes


Ingredients:

1 batch khobz flatbread, torn

For the Magara (sauce):
8 lamb chops (or skinless chicken breast halves or thighs)
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, halved lengthways then cut each half into three portions
2 medium courgettes (zucchini), halved lengthways and each half cut into three portions
2 large potatoes, quartered
1/4 swede or turnip, peeled and roughly chopped
1 parsnip, peeled and cut into six pieces
120g coked chickpeas, drained
2 tsp Ras el Hanout spice mix
salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
1 pinch dried mint
1 tsp vegetable oil
200g tomatoes, puréed in a blender
1.5l water
1 large green chilli, finely chopped

Method:

Begin by preparing and tearing up the khobz flatbread then set aside in a bowl and cover.

Now prepare the marga sauce: Combine the garlic and onion in the base of a heavy-bottomed pan along with the meat. Fry gently, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned then add the carrots, courgettes, potatoes, swede and parsnip along with 1l water. Bring the mixture to a simmer then add the chilli and season to taste. Cover the pan and cook for about 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Add he tomato purée, chickpeas and mint then stir in the Ras el Hanout. Add about 500ml water (or just enough to give you a stew-like consistency). Return the mixture to a simmer and cook for a further 30 minutes.

Add the torn khabz to a large dish then pour over the marga and arrange the meat on top. Serve immediately.