Green Batata Harra ๐ฑ (Spicy Lebanese Mezze Potatoes). For a Mediterranean twist on roasted potatoes side dish, try this Lebanese Spicy Potatoes recipe, which is called batata harra in Arabic. Spicy potatoes are by far my one of my favorite Middle Eastern side dishes. These Lebanese potatoes are an upgrade of any other spicy potatoes I've tried in the States.
This is my wonderfully moreish version, based on the Lebanese classic.
Traditionally deep-fried, I prefer the convenience of roasting the diced potatoes.
Dressed with a mix of garlic, spices, herbs and lemon, I think it's a light, refreshing side or mezze dish.
Hello everybody, it is me, Dave, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we're going to prepare a special dish, green batata harra ๐ฑ (spicy lebanese mezze potatoes). It is one of my favorites. For mine, I will make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
For a Mediterranean twist on roasted potatoes side dish, try this Lebanese Spicy Potatoes recipe, which is called batata harra in Arabic. Spicy potatoes are by far my one of my favorite Middle Eastern side dishes. These Lebanese potatoes are an upgrade of any other spicy potatoes I've tried in the States.
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To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have green batata harra ๐ฑ (spicy lebanese mezze potatoes) using 13 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Green Batata Harra ๐ฑ (Spicy Lebanese Mezze Potatoes):
- {Make ready 2 of large potatoes - cubed.
- {Prepare 1 of red chilli -chopped (and/or crushed chilli flakes).
- {Take 3 cloves of garlic - crushed.
- {Prepare 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric (you can sub for Lebanese chilli paste for variation).
- {Make ready 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds.
- {Take 1 pinch of mustard seeds (optional).
- {Prepare 1 pinch of cumin seeds (optional).
- {Get 1 bunch of coriander.
- {Prepare 1/2 bunch of mint (optional).
- {Get 1/2 bunch of parsley (optional).
- {Make ready 1 of lemon (or lime is also nice for a variation).
- {Make ready 1 pinch of sea salt.
- {Take 3 tablespoons of rapeseed oil (or cooking oil of your choice).
Jump to Recipe This super easy Lebanese Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra, ุจุทุงุทุง ุญุงุฑุฉ) recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious Lebanese appetizers you will ever make. Made with one main ingredient, potatoes, along with some fresh garlic, cilantro and hot peppers. It can be ready on your plate from start to finish in less than half an hour. If there is ever a choice of Batata Harra on a restaurant.
Instructions to make Green Batata Harra ๐ฑ (Spicy Lebanese Mezze Potatoes):
- Peel and cube the potatoes, parboil and cool. You donโt need to do this first but it does make them easier to cook and I find that they are not so oily. You can cook as below or in the oven by spraying with oil and baking in the oven on a high heat until crispy. I have a garlic rapeseed oil which does the job perfectly..
- Heat a little oil in a pan. Add the potatoes and cook on a medium heat until they start to get get crispy. Add the coriander seeds (they will start to pop) and the turmeric, chilli and garlic and continue to fry until the spices are cooked and the potatoes are crispy..
- Chop your herbs, squeeze with lemon juice and sprinkle with sea salt. You can combine with the potatoes at this stage but if Iโm serving cold I prefer to save half of the herbs to combine at the last minute, it helps them to stay fresh and vibrant. Serve with an extra wedge of lemon ๐?.
This is the most traditional Lebanese way of cooking the potatoes for harra. Peel and cut potatoes into bite sized pieces. Add potatoes and fry them until they are a nice crispy golden brown. Then, either in a separate pan, or the same pan drained of oil, shallow fry with harra sauce. Add in the fried potatoes and mix well.
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