Best Garantita Algerian Chickpea Pie Recipes
GARANTITA (ALGERIAN CHICKPEA PIE)
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".
Provided by Cookie16
Categories Spreads
Time 1h5m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.9, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 719.4, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 2, Protein 4.8
ALGERIAN GARANTITA / KARANTETA - CHICKPEA / GARBANZO SOUFFLE
Garantita is one of the most famous dishes in Algeria. It is made in every home & is a very popular 'fast food'. Traditionally, it is cooked until just firm around the edges, golden on top & nice and squishy in the middle (a BIT like souffle), then sliced (with difficulty!) & placed in a baguette with harissa. Chickpea flour is readily available in all Indian grocers (also known as Besan) or in Middle Eastern grocers. You can also make your own by grinding dry chick peas. This is our much requested family recipe......
Provided by Um Safia
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Place all your ingredients (except the egg & those required to serve!) in a large blender / liquidizer - you may need to do this in 2 batches --
- Liquidize the mixture until it is frothy & completely smooth.
- Pour this batter into a 7" x 11" rectangular pan - I like to use my pyrex dish.
- Whisk the egg, then pour over the top of the batter.
- Cook for around 45 minutes or until the top is lightly golden but the middle is still slightly squishy / sloppy (unless you like it firmer, in which case cook it 5 - 10 minutes more).
- Slice the garantita into 8 pieces (a large, wide spatula or cake knife is useful for this!)
- Cut each baguette into 1/4's, then split open & remove a little of the inner bread.
- Spread the bottom of each 1/4 of baguette with 1/2 tbsp of the harissa & lay the garantita on top. Sprinkle with a little cumin then cover with the top of the baguette - to make a sandwhich.
- Eat whilst hot & enjoy a taste sensation!
- If you have any Selecto to drink, it makes the perfect accompanyment!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 733.6, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 9
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