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Chamia

Dense sweet semolina and almond square, close to halva.

Prep35 min
Cook35 min
Total1 h 10 min
Serves12
DifficultyEasy
Per serving469 kcal
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AlgeriaDessertVegetarianHalal-friendly

Ingredients

For 12 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Fine semolina3 cups
  • Ground almonds1.5 cups
  • Sugar1.5 cups
  • Butter180 g
  • Eggs2
  • Orange blossom water2 tbsp

Method

  1. MixRub the butter into the semolina and almonds, then add sugar, eggs and blossom water.
  2. PressPress firmly into a tray and mark into squares.
  3. BakeBake at 175C for 35 minutes until golden at the edges.

Nutrition per serving

Calories469 kcal
Protein10.2 g
Carbohydrates59.6 g
Fat22.1 g
Fibre3.9 g
Sugar26.2 g
Sodium88 mg
Saturated fat8.7 g
Serving sizeabout 95 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Eggs, Wheat / gluten, Tree nuts.

Quick answers

How long does Chamia take to make?

About 1 h 10 min in total: 35 min of preparation and 35 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Chamia?

About 469 kcal per serving, with 10 g of protein. The recipe makes 12 servings of about 95 g each.

Which allergens does Chamia contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Eggs, Wheat / gluten, Tree nuts. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Chamia from?

Chamia is a dessert from Algeria. Dense sweet semolina and almond square, close to halva.

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