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The Teal Tadjine الطجين الفيروزي
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Garantita

Cultural Context

Garantita, a beloved street food from Algeria, is a savory semolina cake often enjoyed as a snack. Traditionally sold by street vendors, it reflects the country's rich culinary heritage and the influence of Mediterranean flavors. Today, variations can be found across North Africa and beyond, appealing to those seeking hearty, flavorful bites.

AlgerianDZsnack
45 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
1 ½ cup - 180g chickpea flour
3 cups - 840ml milk and water
1 egg
3 TBS oil (olive oil or sunflower oil)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin
a generous pinch of garlic powder (optional)
sliced and pitted green olives (optional)
paprika and ground cumin for décor

semolina

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Mix chickpea flour, milk and water, and egg in a large mixing bowl until smooth

2

Add oil, salt, ground cumin, and garlic powder; stir to combine

3

Let the mixture rest for a few minutes

4

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F)

5

Grease a baking dish with oil

6

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish

7

Sprinkle with paprika and ground cumin for décor

8

Bake for 20-25 minutes until set, or broil for 10 minutes for a faster option

9

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly

10

Cut into squares or wedges

11

Serve warm or at room temperature

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlbaking dishoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

GhribaGarnita

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