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Chapo cha tende (date flatbread)

A flat, fragrant bread flavoured with date and cardamom, cooked in a pan and eaten warm. It is traditionally served with tea or coffee, especially at celebrations and when visiting.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Blend the dates with a little warm water until you have a smooth, sticky paste.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, cardamom, baking powder and salt.
  3. Work in the soft butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  4. Add the date paste, then the warm milk little by little, kneading until you have a soft dough that no longer sticks.
  5. Divide the dough into 4 balls and roll each one into a flatbread about 5 mm thick.
  6. Cook them dry in a hot non-stick pan for 3 minutes per side, until golden spots appear.
  7. Serve warm, sprinkled with sesame if you like.

Variations and tips

Version without baking powder. Replace the baking powder with a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda and a tablespoon of lemon juice.

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