Karantika
Karantika (Arabic: كارنتيكا) is an iconic Algerian street food sold throughout Algeria by street vendors. It has similarities to pies, pancakes, and flans and consists of a chickpea batter topped with beaten egg and baked, and is served with harissa and cumin either hot on bread as a sandwich, or sliced into squares.
| Alternative names | Karan/Grantita |
|---|---|
| Type | Algerian Street Food |
| Course | Meal, snack, side dish, sandwich filling |
| Place of origin | Algeria |
| Region or state | Oran |
| Associated cuisine | Algerian cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Chickpea |
| Ingredients generally used | Oil, eggs |
It originated in and remains a specialty of Oran, where it was first introduced by Spanish invaders in the 16th century, and was spread throughout Algeria during the French occupation of the country.
The dish is also served in restaurants and made in homes.
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