Fenugreek Porridge: A Recipe for Better Digestion & Weight Loss
Recipe Information
Medida Hilba
Cultural Context
Medida Hilba is a traditional dish from Algeria, often enjoyed for its comforting flavors and nutritional benefits. It showcases the use of fenugreek, a spice valued for its aroma and health properties. This dish is commonly served during family gatherings and celebrations, reflecting the communal aspect of Algerian dining. Today, variations can be found across North Africa, with adaptations in spices and ingredients to suit local tastes.
Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.
fenugreek seeds
🥗Healthier: mustard seeds
💰Cheaper: cumin seeds
Mustard seeds provide a similar flavor profile.
olive oil
🥗Healthier: avocado oil
💰Cheaper: vegetable oil
Avocado oil offers health benefits with a similar cooking profile.
fresh parsley
🥗Healthier: spinach
💰Cheaper: dried parsley
Spinach adds nutrients and similar flavor.
chickpeas
🥗Healthier: black beans
💰Cheaper: lentils
Lentils are more affordable and cook faster.
Add olive oil to a pot and heat.
Add fenugreek seeds to the pot and fry until golden.
Add water to the pot and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and cover, simmering for 20 minutes until fenugreek seeds are soft.
Mix milk with sugar and salt in a separate bowl.
Add flour to the milk mixture and stir to combine.
Check the fenugreek seeds; remove half if they are too bitter.
Slowly add the milk mixture to the fenugreek seeds while stirring continuously.
Add half a teaspoon of bicarbonate soda and mix well until thickened.
Cooking Techniques
Equipment Needed
Spice Level:
🌶️🌶️🌶️Dietary
Allergens
Also Known As
Similar Algerian Videos
(24 videos)
🇩🇿 Algerian Dolma or Beef Stuffed vegetables the Algerian way
My Excellent Degustations

Grillade/BBQ/ recette Kefta à la marocaine et accompagnements 🤪 شعيبية كبور خدامين كيتناكرو
Iman Astuces Canada 🇨🇦

KARANTIKA la meilleure recette à faire - How to make KARANTIKA the algerian street food
Cuisine facile

How to make Garantita | Comment fair Garantita | كرانتيتا جزائرية
OumSohaib

طريقة تحضير الكارانتيكا في الدار 🟡 بنكهة المحلات
halawiyat wa wasafat

How to 🇩🇿maker orzo or rizoto (tlitli Algerian 🇩🇿traditional dish recipe)تليتلي
Faiza sweets and savory

كرانتيكا المحلات الوهرانية الاصلية بدون بيض و حليب بالكيلة كريمية و خفيفة/karantika recipe
وصفات ام فدوى

Traditional Algerian meat borek /طريقة عمل بوراك جزائري باللحم
TrueHomeBakes

Bourek Viande Hachée Fromage Recette Facile et Rapide
MaxiRecettes

🇩🇿 Algerian Spring Rolls - Beef Bourek
My Excellent Degustations

🇩🇿 Couscous with Fava Beans in Pods and Green Peas - Mesfouf Bel Foul W’Ldjelbana
My Excellent Degustations

Algerian (berber style) couscous/كسكس على الطريقة الجزائرية
TrueHomeBakes

FAVORITE Street Food of 90% of Uzbek People. One of the BEST FOOD that doesn't CHOOSE a SEASON
COOL DADDY

Moroccan Couscous Royale - My Christmas Kitchen
My Kitchen

How Pizza is made in Algeria | Algerian Pizza | Algerian Street Food
N² Art & Craft

Algerian Mtewem Meatballs In Chick Pea Sauce
Mediterranean Recipes

Je Cuisine une SPÉCIALITÉ ALGÉROISE chez Chaïma : LA RECHTA 🇩🇿 - Claire
Claire

Chtitha Djadj (Tagine with chiken ...and eggs)😋😋👌
Algerian flavours by Houda

Algerian Dolma
Foodfidary

How to Make Delicious Algerian Cheese Tajine
Aiva in the kitchen

Learn how to cook the Algerian Couscous
LEARN TO SPEAK ALGERIAN

Ayam ala Tagine Algeria 🇲🇾 🇩🇿 Algerian Chicken Tagine 😋😋
bedal jerrr

Chorba Frik Recipe - Shorba - Chorba - Stew - Soupe Algerienne - Iftar Recipe -
Hissing Cooker

CookMe.Co Coffee Chronicles: Episode 1 – Algerian Coffee Stores
CookMe.Co
Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines
(24 videos)
10 Easy Egg Recipes You'll Crave Everyday • Tasty
Tasty

Batch Prepped SLOW COOKER RECIPES for an easier week
moon + magnolia

Honey Mustard Chicken Recipe
Jen Cooking

How To Make Scrambled Eggs
Casual Cooking

4 Top Recipes You Loved this Year
Flo Lum

Beef Stroganoff - Russian Cuisine by Muneeb's Menu
Muneeb's Menu

Most Popular Russian Foods | Самые популярные русские продукты
Travel & Taste

Pad Thai | Thai Recipes | Noodles
Lion Brand Rice

Beginner-Friendly Japanese Recipes: Easy Dishes for New Cooks
[Haruma Recipe]Japanese Food Recipes in English

20 Minute Japanese Dinners that Will Change Your Life... or maybe 25
Aaron and Claire

Recipes That Will Transport You To Spain
Tasty Recipes

Dorito Taco Salad -- Throwback Video Series
Southern Country Living

Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Smokin' & Grillin with AB

AUTHENTIC UKRAINIAN BORSCHT
MARGARET LALIK'S KITCHEN

Tuna Noodle Casserole - Food Wishes
Food Wishes

Southern Fried Chicken
Smokin' & Grillin with AB

American Learns to Make Filipino Food - Cooking with Ate Viva - Bihon Pancit!
JMarie Art

Broccoli Cheese Soup
Preppy Kitchen

Broccoli Cheese Soup
Preppy Kitchen

How to Make Irish Shepherd's Pie | Food Wishes
Food Wishes

Chicken Quesadilla
Andy Cooks

Tom Kha Kai - Le Riz Jaune
LE RIZ JAUNE

Gratin de courgettes, lardons, fromage/Запеканка из кабачков/Zucchini casserole/Budinca de dovlecei
Sucre et épices

Idée de poulet rôti pour la fête
Mounira recette