Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)

Category: 

Vegetarian

Area: 

Algerian

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Ingredients

  • Garlic  -  4 cloves
  • Red Chilli  -  1 small
  • Ground Cumin  -  1 tsp
  • Paprika  -  1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper  -  1/2 teaspoon
  • Cayenne Pepper  -  1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt  -  1/2 teaspoon
  • Olive Oil  -  2 tablespoons
  • New Potatoes  -  2 Lbs
  • Tomato Puree  -  1 tablespoon
  • Water  -  Boiled
  • Salt  -  To taste

Instructions

Combine garlic, chile pepper, cumin, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and salt in a mortar; grind with a pestle until it forms a paste. Add olive oil and mix dersa well.

Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and stir-fry dersa until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Add potato halves and stir to combine with the dersa. Stir in tomato paste. Pour in enough water to just cover the potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.

Ladle potatoes into a serving bowl. Spoon any remaining sauce over the potatoes.