Batata Harra (Spicy Potatoes)
Batata Harra is a classic Lebanese side dish that transforms regular roasted potatoes into a flavorful side dish. It is made with potatoes, garlic, cilantro, and various spices that make this dish so special.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 190kcal
Ingredients
Crispy Roasted Potatoes
- 2 pounds potatoes peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Spicy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ tablespoon tomato paste or red pepper paste
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 °F (230 °C).
- Add the potatoes, olive oil, and salt to a bowl and toss to coat. Transfer them to a baking sheet and spread them in one singly layer. Roast the potatoes for 20-30 minutes until they are golden brown. Flip them after 10-15 minutes so they brown evenly.
- Preheat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Shortly sauté the garlic. Then add the tomato paste and spices, and sauté until fragrant. Add half of the cilantro and the lemon juice.
- At this point, the potatoes should be ready. Add them to the sauce and toss until they are coated.
- Check if you want to add more lemon juice, spices, or salt and pepper. Garnish with the remaining cilantro and serve!
Notes
- Heat level: You can easily adjust the heat level of this dish. Check out the post for more tips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 717mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg