Algerian Garantita / Karanteta - Chickpea / Garbanzo Souffle

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpea flour
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup sunflower oil (you can use vegetable or canola also)
• 2-3 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 1/2-2 teaspoons cumin

To serve

• 4 tablespoons harissa
• 2 large French baguettes
• 1 tablespoon cumin

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C.

2. 2

   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 --

3. 3

   Liquidize the mixture until it is frothy & completely smooth.

4. 4

   Pour this batter into a 7" x 11" rectangular pan - I like to use my pyrex dish.

5. 5

   Whisk the egg, then pour over the top of the batter.

6. 6

   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).

7. 7

   Slice the garantita into 8 pieces (a large, wide spatula or cake knife is useful for this!)

8. 8

   Cut each baguette into 1/4's, then split open & remove a little of the inner bread.

9. 9

   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.

10. 10

    Eat whilst hot & enjoy a taste sensation!

11. 11

    If you have any Selecto to drink, it makes the perfect accompanyment!