Matazeez

Matazeez is a traditional Arabian dish consisting of flat dumplings that are cooked and served in a rich stew of meat, vegetables, tomato sauce, and spices. The dough is typically made by combining whole-wheat flour, water, salt, and oil, and it is then cut into flattened circles. Lamb is the most common choice of meat for the stew, while the combination of vegetables may include cauliflowers, eggplants, carrots, pumpkins, zucchinis, tomatoes, and onions. A mix of spices such as cumin, cinnamon, loomi (dried limes), bahar spice blend, and black pepper is often added to the dish for extra flavor. Although it is similar to margoog (also marqooq, another pasta-like specialty), matazeez is usually less soupy in consistency as it usually soaks up all of the flavorful juices. This dish is mostly consumed in the central and eastern regions of the country, and it is often sprinkled with fresh coriander before serving.