Batata Harra: Middle Eastern Spicy Potatoes
Easy vegan, gluten-free skillet potatoes prepared Middle Eastern-style with garlic, warm spices like turmeric, fresh herbs and a splash of lime juice! It's called batata harra, and it's ready in just 25 minutes, too! The best potatoes to use are all-purpose potatoes like Yukon gold potatoes. Serve these turmeric potatoes as a hearty side alongside baked kofta or pan-seared trout.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 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
- Peel the potatoes and place them in a large pot with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, and let them cook in the boiling water for 10 minutes or so. The potatoes should be cooked through but still firm.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool briefly. Cut the potatoes in smaller bite-size cubes or pieces.
- Heat the olive oil in a cast-iron skillet on medium. Stir in the garlic, red pepper flakes and coriander seeds. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the turmeric and the lime juice.
- Toss in the potatoes, and mix well to coat. Add 1/2 of the fresh cilantro, parsley and fresh dill. Cook for 4 more minutes. Add salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Remove from heat and top with more red pepper flakes and the remaining fresh herbs. You can serve this potato salad warm or at room temperature.
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Notes
- Best potatoes to use: An all-purpose potato like Yukon gold potatoes is my preference.
- How to adjust the heat: For a less spicy option, simply use less red pepper flakes. For more heat, add some cayenne pepper, harissa powder, or harissa paste.
- Serving ideas: Serve batata harra as a side next to chicken souvlaki or pan-seared trout. Or, as part of a mezze feast with hummus, couscous salad, and roasted eggplant.
- How to store and reheat leftovers: Leftover potatoes will keep in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Enjoy leftovers at room temperature, or reheat in a skillet with some olive oil until warmed through.
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Nutrition
Calories: 210.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.4g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 7.6g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.3g | Sodium: 125.2mg | Potassium: 890.1mg | Fiber: 5.2g | Sugar: 1.7g | Vitamin A: 1734.8IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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