Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)

    Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)

    • Algerian
    • Vegetarian

    Ingredients

    1. 4 cloves Garlic
    2. 1 small Red Chilli
    3. 1 tsp Ground Cumin
    4. 1 teaspoon Paprika
    5. 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
    6. 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
    7. 1/2 teaspoon Salt
    8. 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    9. 2 Lbs New Potatoes
    10. 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
    11. Boiled Water
    12. To taste Salt

    How to prepare

    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.