Authentic Rechta Recipe Algiers, Algeria

Name: Rechta
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: RECHTA NOODLES; 500g (1.1 lbs) semolina; 1⁄2 tsp salt; water; cornflour, to aid rolling out; 1 tbsp ghee (smen); MARGA (SAUCE); 1 1⁄2 kg (3.3 lbs) chicken pieces; 2 onions, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tbsp sunflower oil or 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 180g (1 cup) tinned chickpeas; 1⁄4 tsp black pepper; 2 1⁄4 tsps ras el hanout spice mix; 1 L (4 cups) water; 1 tsp cinnamon; 500g (1.1 lbs) long turnips, cut into 6ths lengthways; 500g (1.1 lb) zucchini, cut into 6ths lengthways (or replace with turnips in equal amount); 1 1⁄2 tsps salt