batata harra

Batata Harra is a Lebanese spicy potato and cilantro dish! Very popular in the Middle East, you can easily make it at home with ingredients that you already have in your kitchen.

Batata Harra

(900 grams) potatoes (about 5 potatoes

olive oil

salt

black pepper

garlic (crushed

red chili flakes

paprika

cilantro leaves

lemon (juiced)

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Place the potatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, and toss well.

Roast in the oven for 40 minutes flipping halfway through or until the potatoes are crispy on the outside, and fork-tender.

Roasting Method:

Pat dry the potatoes before frying them. In a large pot or pan, heat oil to 350°F (180°C).

Add the potatoes to the oil, and fry for about 15 minutes or until they&#039;re golden brown.

Remove from oil, and drain on a paper towel.

Frying Method:

To a pan, add olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes and cook for a minute over low-medium heat or until the garlic is fragrant. Add the paprika and fresh cilantro, followed by the cooked potatoes.

Toss until the potatoes are well coated, remove from pan and serve in a serving dish.

Garnish with extra fresh cilantro, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the potatoes before serving. Serve hot.

Toss in Cilantro Sauce:

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Lebanese Spicy Potatoes Batata Harra

A simple, healthier Recipe for Lebanese Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra) using baked potato chunks, chili pepper, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice. A wonderful appetizer or main dish that is dairy-free, Gluten-free, and Vegan. 

potatoes

cilantro (very finely chopped)

lemon (juice)

garlic

chilli pepper (finely chopped)

tsp salt

Cut the potatoes into small or medium potato cubes (depending on how crispy you like them).A good tip is to place your chopping board over a large bowl/pot filled with water. As you chop the potatoes, you can scrape them straight into the water so they don&#039;t oxidize and change color.

Rinse them well to get rid of the excess starch. I like to add them to a large pot with plenty of water and swish them around then drain and repeat the process once more.Note* If you want super crispy potatoes and to get rid of as much starch as possible then you can soak the potatoes in hot water for 10-15 minutes.

Dry them thoroughly, using a clean towel to get rid of any water. It&#039;s important to thoroughly dry them, otherwise, they won&#039;t crisp up in the oven.

At this point, preheat the oven to 350ºF/175ºC. The air fryer method is mentioned below.

Spread the potato in a single layer, with a little space between for air-flow, on a baking tray/s and drizzle with a little olive oil and add a sprinkle of salt, then toss lightly to thoroughly coat the spuds.Note* If you want to add smoked paprika to the recipe then sprinkle some over the potatoes at this point, before they&#039;re baked in the oven.

Roast the potatoes in a pre-heated oven at 350ºF/175ºC for about 25 minutes (check on them after 20 minutes).To cook in the air fryer: spread the potato in a single layer, with space in between, and cook at 400ºF/200ºC for around 20 minutes, flipping over halfway.

Step 1: Prepare the potatoes

Meanwhile, in the last 10 minutes of the potato roasting time, finely slice the cilantro and chili (removing the stem and seeds) and crush/mince the garlic.

In a skillet, lightly saute the garlic for a couple of minutes over medium heat with a little olive oil then add the chili and lemon juice and saute for a further minute before finally adding the cilantro and stirring it in well until just wilted. The entire thing takes just five minutes!At the last moment, sprinkle some salt over the sauteed mixture and mix in well, tasting and increasing if needed.

Step 2: Prepare the Remaining Ingredients

Once the potato is ready, add it to the sauteed mixture and mix well then serve immediately.

Step 3: Combine batata harra

You can alternatively serve the batata harra as a fresh salad by preparing the coriander, chili, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and tossing the salad well. Then simply add the roasted potatoes to the salad bowl and toss to combine.

Alternative method

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Add an exotic twist to your everyday potatoes with this Lebanese delight. Packed full of flavors, if you love fresh herbs this batata harra may be your new favorite side dish.

Lebanese Batata Harra

tsp crushed coriander seeds

tsp crushed red chili flakes

turmeric powder

lemon, juiced

Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

cilantro, divided

dill, divided

parsley, divided

Salt and pepper

Put your potatoes in a large pan and...

Put your potatoes in a large pan and cover with cold water.

Bring to a boil and then reduce heat...

Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium. Do not cover.

Check frequently by poking with a knife. They...

Check frequently by poking with a knife. They should be cooked but not falling apart. About 10-20 minutes, depending on size

Once cool enough to handle, peel and cut...

Once cool enough to handle, peel and cut into bit sized pieces.

In a large frying pan, heat 1/2 inch...

In a large frying pan, heat 1/2 inch cooking oil over high heat.

Peel potatoes and cut into bite sized pieces.

Add potatoes and fry them until they are...

Add potatoes and fry them until they are a nice crispy golden brown.

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Coat chopped potatoes with olive oil, salt and...

Coat chopped potatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper and place on a sheet pan.

Place in oven and roast 30 minutes, turning...

Place in oven and roast 30 minutes, turning half way through.

Crush coriander seeds and chop garlic and herbs.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium...

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium high heat.Add garlic, coriander seeds, turmeric and red chili flakes. Satué 1-2 minutes.

Add potatoes, lemon juice, and half cup each...

Add potatoes, lemon juice, and half cup each of dill, cilantro and parsley. Toss well.

Serve garnished with remaining herbs.

Batata Harra is a Lebanese spicy potatoes side dish that&#x27;s full of flavor. Easy to make and perfect to serve as part of a mezze or with grilled meat dishes!

Lebanese Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra)

olive oil (divided)

red pepper (divided)

cilantro (divided)

Lemon wedges (for serving)

Preheat the oven to 450°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Place the potatoes on the baking sheet in one layer, drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil on top and season with salt. Roast until the potatoes reach a golden brown color and crisp, about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small pan. Add the garlic, 1 teaspoon of the crushed red pepper and half the cilantro. Sauté until the garlic is golden in color, about 2 minutes; remove from heat and set aside.

Once the potatoes are roasted, transfer the garlic mixture on top of the potatoes and toss with the remaining cilantro and the red pepper flakes.

Serve hot or warm with a squeeze of lemon juice on top, if desired

It is a great recipe! My husband is from Syria, we live in Canada, but I got used to cooking Arabic food mainly as I love it so much myself (Ukrainian by origin). I loved it how my mother-in-law used to buy chili paste from Syrian shops in Dubai and cook it that way. It's so similar! I love how you add lemon to it, and I drink it with kefir! I don't need any meat if I have this! Thank you for another great addition to our meals.

I have made these and used them in wraps with shishtawook and garlic sauce and hummus. Also added red onion and red cabbage. These are delicious. I'm hoping to try to make homemade garlic sauce(toum) soon. These recipes are so easy to follow my success is almost guaranteed.

These potatoes are fantastic— lemon juice is a must.  I added the lemon juice after the spices.

Hey! :) 
How many grams/Oz or cups are eight medium potatoes? And for how many people is it for? 
Thanks in advance!

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