Description
Also known as Tamena or Takneta, Tamina is an ancient Algerian dessert made of toasted medium-grind semolina, butter, and honey. It’s often decorated with cinnamon, sugared nuts, or almonds and is traditionally served in small portions during celebrations, including births and Mawlid Nabawi.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of medium semolina (toasted until golden)
- 1 cup of honey
- 1 cup of butter
Decoration (optional, for garnish)
- Ground cinnamon
- Shredded coconut
- Pistachios (chopped or slivered)
- Pecans (whole or halves)
- Slivered almonds
- Colorful sugar pearls (dragées)
- Raisins
Instructions
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Toast the semolina: Gently toast the medium semolina over low heat in a pan until it turns a beautiful golden colour.
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Let it cool: Allow the toasted semolina to cool slightly.
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Prepare the base: Melt the butter, then stir in the honey until combined.
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Incorporate the semolina: Gradually sprinkle the toasted semolina into the butter-honey mixture while stirring. The dough should be balanced, not too firm, not too runny, so add the semolina slowly.
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Serve and decorate: Transfer the mixture into a serving dish and decorate with your choice of cinnamon, nuts, or other garnishes.
Notes
The measure is equal to 1 cup
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: desserts
- Cuisine: algerian cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 483 kcal