COOKING ALGERIA: Karantika (Algerian Chickpea Pie) 🇩🇿

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.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Mix chickpea flour, water, and olive oil in a bowl until smooth.

Add salt, cumin, black pepper, and baking powder to the mixture and stir well.

Fold in chopped parsley, lemon juice, minced garlic, and diced onion.

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish.

Sprinkle paprika and chili flakes on top of the batter.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until set and golden on top.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.

Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens