Karantita

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 250g (approx. 2 cups) chickpea flour
• 1 liter (approx. 4 cups) cold water
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin (divided)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Harissa paste and fresh baguettes for serving

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a deep 9x13-inch baking dish with oil.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk chickpea flour, water, milk, vegetable oil, egg, salt, 1 tsp cumin, and black pepper until completely smooth and lump-free (the batter will be very thin, like milk).

3. 3

   Let the batter rest for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir batter once more, pour into greased dish, and bake on the middle rack at 400°F (200°C) for 30 to 35 minutes.

5. 5

   Turn oven to broil for the final 5 minutes until a deep golden-brown crust forms on top (the center should still be slightly jiggly).

6. 6

   Remove from oven, dust with remaining 1/2 tsp cumin, let cool for 5 minutes, and serve hot inside a split baguette smeared with harissa.