Garantita (Algerian Chickpea Pie)
At a Glance
- Prep
- 5 minutes
- Cook
- 1 hour
- Total
- 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings
- 10 serving(s)
Categories
- Lunch/Snacks
- Side Dish
- Spreads
- African
- Algerian
- Baked
Dietary
- Low Cholesterol
Allergens
- Egg
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 10. Current scale: 1x.
I am not sure if that is how you spell it! I saw the recipe in "The Great Book of Couscous" and they called it Karantika. This is popular in Algeria (and made in my house a few times per week). It is best served sliced with bread and a bit of harissa or on crackers. Baking time can be decreased to make a mushier version. A food processor is used to make sure you get a smooth combination of ingredients. Chick pea flour can be found in Indian Grocery Stores. It is called "Besan".
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Equipment
Food processor, glass or metal baking pan at least 6x10-inch, oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpea flour
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup oil (not olive oil)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- ground cumin, for sprinkling
- harissa (optional)
Instructions
Combine flour, water, oil, salt and pepper in food processor until mixture is smooth.
Pour into glass or metal pan at least 6x10-inch.
Pour the beaten egg over.
Bake 375° for 1 hour or until top becomes golden.
Sprinkle with cumin.
Slice and serve on baguette with harissa or other hot sauce.
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