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Batata-Harra-Middle-Eastern-Spicy-Potatoes-Recipe

Batata Harra: Middle Eastern Spicy Potatoes

Recipe Author: Sara

Batata Harra boasts an irresistible blend of spices and fresh herbs that elevate simple potatoes into a delightful dish, perfect for any occasion. Ready in a flash, this recipe is a quick way to satisfy your cravings for bold flavors while being a healthy choice for family meals.

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  • Prep Time 5 minutes
  • Cook Time 10 minutes
  • Yield 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 medium-sized gold potatoes peeled
  • Water
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds or a little more than 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more for later
  • 2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 lime, juice of
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 cup chopped fresh dill
  • Kosher salt and black pepper


Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes and place them in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes until the potatoes are tender but firm.
  2. Drain the potatoes and allow them to cool briefly. Cut them into bite-sized cubes or pieces.
  3. In a cast-iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and coriander seeds, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Mix in the turmeric and lime juice, then add the cubed potatoes, tossing to coat well with the mixture.
  5. Incorporate half of the fresh cilantro, parsley, and dill, cooking for an additional 4 minutes. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with extra red pepper flakes and the remaining fresh herbs. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For more heat, adjust the crushed red pepper flakes to your taste.
You can switch up the herbs according to your preference; fresh mint works well too.
This dish can be made ahead and served chilled, making it great for meal prep.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.