SnackSide Dish

Kalinti (Karantika)

Name: Kalinti (Karantika)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: moroccan
Ingredients: 250 g chickpea flour; 750 ml water; 1 pcs egg; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 0.5 tsp cumin (optional)

Kalinti, also known as Karantika, is a popular Moroccan chickpea flour cake, often served as a street food snack. This savory, custard-like dish is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, offering a unique texture and satisfying flavor. It's simple to make with minimal ingredients, perfect for a quick and comforting bite.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 323 kcal

VegetarianGluten-free

Allergen information: may contain eggs. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

250 gchickpea flour
750 mlwater
1 pcsegg
2 tbspolive oil
1 tspsalt
0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

0.5 tspcumin(optional)

Equipment

large bowl · oven · whisk · baking dish

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) baking dish or a round pie dish.
About 10 min
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour and salt.
About 1 min
3
Gradually add the water to the chickpea flour mixture, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Continue until the batter is smooth.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: A balloon whisk works best for this.
4
Add the egg and olive oil to the batter and whisk well until fully incorporated.
About 1 min
5
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
About 1 min
6
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the kalinti is set, golden brown on top, and slightly firm to the touch.
About 45 min
Cook’s note: The center should be custard-like, but not liquid.
7
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly in the dish before slicing.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: It firms up a bit as it cools, making it easier to cut.
8
Serve warm, seasoned with black pepper and an optional sprinkle of cumin.
Cook’s note: Kalinti is often served in a baguette as a sandwich in Morocco.

Per serving

Nutrition

75%Score

Calories: 323.4kcal
Protein: 15.5g
Carbs: 36.9g
Fat: 12.6g
Fibre: 7.1g
Sugar: 7g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover kalinti in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a microwave or oven until warmed through.