Karantita Hammi
Traditional Algerian karantita specialist in Blida — the beloved chickpea flour street food of the region.
1 January 2025
About
Karantita Hammi is a street food institution in Blida serving karantita — the signature Algerian chickpea flour dish baked in large round tins and served in sandwiches or plates with cumin and harissa.
Karantita (also spelled garantita) is one of the most emblematic street foods of northern Algeria, with deep roots in Oran and the Mitidja region. It derives from the Spanish carantita brought by Andalusian immigrants and has been adapted into a distinctly Algerian tradition.
The Dish
Karantita is made from chickpea flour (farine de pois chiche), water, oil, and eggs — poured into a large round tin and baked until set with a golden crust. It is served:
- As a sandwich — sliced into wedges, placed in a kesra roll with cumin, harissa, and sometimes egg
- As a plate — with side salad, olives, and bread
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