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Name: Authentic Algerian Tajine Maqrouda Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Algeria
Ingredients: *For the Semolina Batter:**; 2 cups fine semolina; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric (optional, for color); *For the Meat Filling:**; 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb (or chicken breast, finely chopped); 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup water or beef broth; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional); *For the Topping:**; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or a hard cheese like Pecorino); 1 tablespoon olive oil for greasing

Tajine Maqrouda

Algeria

Constantine

Layered semolina cake with meat or chicken, baked until golden.

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