Dobara is a spicy vegetarian
Algerian soup, prepared with chickpeas and broad beans and drizzled with olive oil.
Originally from the city of
Biskra
Biskra ( ar, بسكرة ; ; Latin Vescera) is the capital city of Biskra Province, Algeria. In 2007, its population was recorded as 307,987. Biskra is located in northeastern Algeria, about 248 miles (400 km) from Algiers, 71 miles (115&nbs ...
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, it is generally consumed in winter in the east of the country, notably in El Oued, Batna, Khenchela, Aïn M'lila,
Constantine
Constantine most often refers to:
* Constantine the Great, Roman emperor from 306 to 337, also known as Constantine I
* Constantine, Algeria, a city in Algeria
Constantine may also refer to:
People
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and
Djelfa
Djelfa ( ar, الجلفة, link=no, al-Ǧilfah) is the capital city of Djelfa Province, Algeria and the site of ancient city and former bishopric Fallaba, which remains a Latin catholic titular see.
It has a population of 490,248 (2018 census). T ...
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History
Dobara was created prior to the commencement of the Algerian conflict, and it later became the meal of Algerian guerrillas.
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Its consumption grew from the Zibans and Aurès area to Batna, then to An M'lila and Constantine, as well as to other Algerian cities.
Variations
There are several types of dobara: hot or cold, and the ingredients might vary depending on the region.
Algerian cuisine
Algerian culture