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How to make karantika (Algerian 🇩🇿chickpeas gratin )street food vegan recipeكارنتيكا

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Karantika

Cultural Context

Karantika is a traditional Algerian street food, originating from the coastal city of Algiers. This savory chickpea cake is often enjoyed as a quick snack or light meal, reflecting the region's love for legumes and spices. It's commonly served with a sprinkle of spices and a drizzle of olive oil. Today, Karantika has gained popularity beyond Algeria, appearing in various North African and Mediterranean cuisines, often with regional twists.

AlgerianDZsnack
45 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
3 bowls of water
2 tsps of salt
1/2 tsp of black pepper
1 tsp of cumin
2 tsps of baking powder
1 egg
6 tbsps of oil
1 bowl of chickpeas

chickpea flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Quinoa flour adds protein while all-purpose flour is more economical.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat, while ricotta is often less expensive.

1

Mix all ingredients well with a hand mixer.

2

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.

3

Grill the surface for about 5 minutes before taking it out of the oven.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

hand mixerbaking dishoven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

KarantikaKarantika de Pois Chiches

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