Karantika

Name: Karantika
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North African
Ingredients: 2 cups chickpea flour; 5 cups water; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs, whisked; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A comforting Algerian street food made from chickpea flour baked into a savory custard. It features a soft, velvety interior with a lightly toasted brown crust.

45 minEasyServes 6210 cal/serving

North AfricanLunchOvenVegetarianMediterraneanHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeLow-Sodium

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Ingredients

2 cups chickpea flour
5 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, whisked
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 400°F and grease a deep baking dish with oil.
2

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups chickpea flour, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
3

Whisk in 5 cups water, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 2 whisked eggs until the batter is completely smooth and unlumped.
4

Pour the thin batter into the prepared dish and bake for 30 minutes until set.
5

Switch oven to broil on high for 5 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms on top.
6

Rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving hot.

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Questions

What is Karantika?

A comforting Algerian street food made from chickpea flour baked into a savory custard. It features a soft, velvety interior with a lightly toasted brown crust. This reference files it under North African lunch: made in the oven, rated easy and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Karantika at?

For Karantika, the oven is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 4.

What should Karantika look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 5: cook until a deep golden-brown crust forms on top.

How many calories are in Karantika?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 210 calories, with 9 g protein, 24 g carbohydrate and 9 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Karantika?

Refrigerate what is left of Karantika within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat covered in a 300 F oven until warmed through.

Serve it with

Harissa Roasted Carrots with Yogurt side
Kermous Salad salad
Shorbat Khodar soup
Almond Milk and Orange Blossom Sharbat drink

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