African Flatbreads

Injera (or tayta) is a spongy Ethiopian and Eritrean flatbread and an integral part of life for the locals. The bread is made from teff, the tiniest grain in the world, also considered a super grain due to its high nutritious properties. Injera is... READ MORE

M'semen is a traditional Maghrebi flatbread made with a combination of flour, semolina, sugar, salt, yeast, warm water, oil, and clarified butter. The dough is kneaded until it becomes smooth, and pieces of it are then flattened and shaped into sq... READ MORE

Mahjouba is a traditional flatbread that is one of the most popular street food items in the country. These thick and flaky crepe-like flatbreads are made with semolina, then filled with a combination of tomatoes and caramelized onions. Mahjouba i... READ MORE

Batbout is a traditional flatbread originating from Morocco. The bread is usually made with a combination of wheat flour, semolina, yeast, salt, sugar, and olive oil or vegetable oil. The dough is shaped into balls that are left to rest and rolled... READ MORE

Kitcha is an unleavened Ethiopian flatbread made with wheat flour, water, and salt. The dough is traditionally baked in a pan on both sides until it develops a golden-brown color of the exterior. The flatbread can be additionally spiced with chili... READ MORE

Kisra is a traditional spongy flatbread from South Sudan, made with sorghum (millet) flour. It is often used for dipping into stews or as a spoon for scooping up other food. The bread can also be ripped into chunks and placed in soups or porridges... READ MORE

Native to Egypt, aish baladi is a flatbread made with whole wheat flour. It is traditionally baked in extremely hot ovens and can be found at numerous Egyptian markets. The bread has been produced since the times of ancient Egypt, when it was made... READ MORE

Kesra or khobz f'tir is a traditional flatbread that is used as a daily bread. The dough consists of semolina, oil, salt, and water, and typically contains no yeast. Unlike the similar khobz el dar, kesra is not baked, but cooked... READ MORE

Lahoh is a spongy flatbread popular throughout Somalia, Ethiopia, and Djibouti, among others. It is characterized by its circular shape with numerous holes on the surface. This pancake-like bread is made with plain flour, unlike its cousin inj... READ MORE

Dholl puri is a small, pan-fried, stuffed flatbread from Mauritius. It is the most popular street food item on the island, filled with anything from rougaille to chutneys and kheer rice pudding. The dish is consumed throughout th... READ MORE

Berber pizza or khobza medfouna is a traditional dish originating from Morocco, and it is believed that its true birthplace is Rissani, a small oasis town near the northwest edge of Sahara. Although it's called a pizza, this is m... READ MORE

This flatbread is prepared with wheat flour, warm water, salt, and oil. Although chapati arrived in Kenya quite late, at the end of the 19th century, when Indian people worked on the Kenya-Uganda railway, nowadays it is considered a traditional fo... READ MORE

Rougag is a type of flatbread mostly associated with Algeria and Tunisia, although it is often used in the cuisines of other North African countries. It is made with semolina and wheat flour dough and prepared on a tajine or a cast-iron skillet. A... READ MORE

Kocho is a traditional flatbread made with enset plant, which is often called false banana, due to visual similarities between the two. The Gurage people of southern Ethiopia chop the plant's thick flesh into a liquid meal, and then shape... READ MORE

Himbasha or ambasha is a traditional and Ethiopian flatbread consisting of flour, water, yeast, sugar, sesame seeds, ground cardamom, and raisins (only in Eritrean version) resulting in a unique combination of sweet and savory flavors. It is chara... READ MORE

Farata is the Mauritian version of Indian paratha, a layered, flaky, pan-fried flatbread. It consists of three basic ingredients: flour, water, and oil. Faratas are traditionally served warm, accompanying spicy curry dishes or any kind of... READ MORE

Sabaayad is a traditional flatbread originating from Somalia. It's usually made with a combination of flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, milk, oil, and coriander. The dough is kneaded until elastic and springy, and it's then repeatedly coated with... READ MORE

Goraasa is a Sudanese pancake or a flatbread that is spongy, versatile, soft, and doughy. It is made with flour, water, salt, and (optionally) baking powder. The batter is shaped in the pan, so the final result looks like a thick tortilla. In Suda... READ MORE

Roti chaud is a traditional flatbread originating from Mauritius. This snack is essentially a roti flatbread that's filled with rougaille (tomato-based sauce) and butter bean curry known as gros pois. The flatbread is filled, rolled into a wrap, t... READ MORE

Aish merahrah is an Egyptian bread shaped into flat, wide loaves. It is made with maize flour and ground fenugreek seeds, with the help of a sourdough starter which allows the dough to ferment overnight. After baking, this bread can be kept for a ... READ MORE

Phaphatha is a circular, flattened dumpling from Botswana, consisting of flour and yeast. It is cooked without water, often in a frying pan. Due to its large size, the bread is usually used as an accompaniment to big meals, although it can be cons... READ MORE

Mkatra foutra is a staple flatbread of the Comoros. It's made with flour, water, sugar, yeast, salt, coconut milk or cream, and a beaten egg. The flatbread contains coconut milk or cream because the islands lack a dairy industry. It is believed th... READ MORE

Ftat misrati is a Libyan flatbread originating from the city of Misrata, hence the name. The simple dough is prepared with a combination of flour, water, olive oil, and salt. It is then cooked on a hot, flat surface, so it can be cooked on a stove... READ MORE