Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)

Name: Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 57 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 4 cloves Garlic; 1 small Red Chilli; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Paprika; ½ teaspoon Black Pepper; ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; ½ teaspoon Salt; 2 tablespoons Olive Oil; 2 Lbs New Potatoes; 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree; 1 Boiled Water

57 min · Serves 6 · By TheMealDB Import

Vegetarian
Algerian
Healthy
Comfort Food

Algerian, Vegetarian

Adapted from allrecipes.com

Ingredients

For 6 servings

4 clovesGarlic
1 smallRed Chilli
1 tspGround Cumin
1 teaspoonPaprika
½ teaspoonBlack Pepper
½ teaspoonCayenne Pepper
½ teaspoonSalt
2 tablespoonsOlive Oil
2 LbsNew Potatoes
1 tablespoonTomato Puree
1 BoiledWater

Method

Prep 22 min · Cook 35 min

1Combine 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.
2Heat 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.
3Ladle potatoes into a serving bowl. Spoon any remaining sauce over the potatoes.