CHTITHA BATATA (ALGERIAN POTATO STEW)

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This authentic Algerian potato stew is made with dersa, a spicy chile and garlic paste. It's delicious on its own as a vegan or vegetarian main, or served as a side to meat or fish. An easy way to enjoy North African cuisine at home with easy-to-find ingredients!

Provided by Djam

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 small fresh red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds new potatoes, halved
1 tablespoon tomato paste
water to cover
salt to taste

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 377.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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