Bradj

Bradj, also known as mbardja, mteqba, or mbarja, is a traditional diamond-shaped pastry from the northeast, traditional consumed in Constantinois, Jijel, Bibans, and Kabylie region. This diamond-shaped delicacy consists of two layers of semolina dough (kesra) filled with a date paste (ghers). The preparation starts with a dough of semolina mixed with oil, water, and salt, which is then shaped, filled, and cooked on a griddle or heavy pan. It is often flavored with cinnamon and sometimes cloves. Bradj is typically prepared in spring and served with leben, rayeb, or mint tea.