Zviti (

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: زفيطي), from

M'sila M'sila (also spelled Msila) ( ar, المسيلة); is the capital of M'Sila Province, Algeria, and is co-extensive with M'sila District. It has a population of 132,975 as per the 2008 census. M'sila University is also located in this city. Hist ...

, is a traditional vegetarian Algerian dish. Zviti, along with ''

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'', is one of the most popular meals in the Ouled Nail and the Bousaada area. It is also known as Slata Mahras, named after the big wooden mortar and pestle that is also used for cooking and serving the dish ( Mahras). This traditional meal is served on special occasions and holiday celebrations.

Origin

This dish originates from the city of

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. However, it is widespread in M'sila and in the small towns of Rommana, El Allig, Eddis, Oultem and all around the country.

Preparation

Zviti prepared using traditional Algerian Reqass bread or Kesra, which is produced with wheat flour without fermentation, pieces of this bread is broken down then added to a hot mixture of tomatoes and garlic that have been crushed in a mahras before hand, a variety of spices like chili, black pepper, ras el hanout are included, coriander, water and olive oil are also added. Green olives are also used in some regions, such as Bousaada and its surroundings.

References

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