Fried Batata Harra Potatoes

4 servings

60 minutes

Batata Harra is a Lebanese version of fried potatoes. Spices add authenticity to this simple dish: cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper, which go into the hot oil in a frying pan before the main ingredient. At the end, be sure to add cilantro, lemon juice and garlic.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 569.5
• Proteins: 5.6g
• Fats: 41.1g
• Carbohydrates: 47g

Ingredients

• Potato: 1 kg
• Olive oil: 160 ml
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Ground coriander: 0.5 tsp
• Ground cumin (zira): 0.5 tsp
• Cayenne pepper: 0.5 tsp
• Coriander: 20 g
• Lemon juice: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Peel the potatoes and boil them whole in salted water until half-cooked, which will take 10-15 minutes depending on the size of the potatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 kg
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Drain the water and let the potatoes cool. Then cut them into medium cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 kg

4. In a large skillet, heat 80 ml of olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 160 ml

5. Add coriander, cumin, and cayenne pepper, and lightly heat to release the spices' aromas.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground coriander: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground cumin (zira): 0.5 teaspoon
   • Cayenne pepper: 0.5 teaspoon

6. Then add the potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and mix well so that the fragrant oil coats all the potatoes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 kg
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Fry until golden brown.

8. At the end, add garlic, lemon juice, and cilantro.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Lemon juice:  to taste
   • Coriander: 20 g

9. Stir and remove from heat.

10. Serve decorated with cilantro leaves.

    Required ingredients:

    • Coriander: 20 g