Vegetarian
Algerian Cuisine
Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)
Ingredients
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 small Red Chilli
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Lbs New Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
- Boiled Water
- To taste Salt
Instructions
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.
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.