Tamina (Berber : ⵜⴰⵎⵉⵏⴰ) or “semolina cake,” is an ancient Algerian sweet consisting of toasted ground semolina, golden but not brown, butter, and melted honey. It is typically decorated with cinnamon, Pistachio or sugared almonds.[1]
It's also called Tamena, Taqnata or Takneta is a delicious pastry, traditionally served in Algeria on the occasion of a birth or Mawlid Ennabawi echarif (a religious holiday commemorating the birth of the Prophet of Islam Muhammad.) or it is served when celebrating the birth of a child but it can be prepared any day of the year.[2]
There is another Algerian pastry called tamina (Rfiss), but this one is made with grilled semolina, butter and date paste (gharss).[2] A delicious sweetness to accompany with a good Algerian mint tea or a latte at snack time. Tamina garnished with pine nuts for more delicacy.[3]
Tamina is usually shared between a few people, as it is served in small plates and consumed with small spoons. Tamina can also be found in Morocco but is less popular.
