Ingredients
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1kg
Potatoes
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4 tablespoons
Olive oil
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6
Garlic Cloves
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2 teaspoons
Salt
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1 teaspoon
Cumin
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2 teaspoons
Paprika
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1 teaspoon
Cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon
Black pepper
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1 teaspoon
Coriander powder
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1 bunch
Chives
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2
Lemon
Directions
Batata Harra are the equivalent of the Spanish Patatas Bravas. They are delicious sautéed potatoes and spiced in the Lebanese style. It is an essential part of the Lebanese mezze and can be served with a delicious hummus, a Lebanese tabbouleh or simply with a little bit of toum.
Steps
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1
Done
10min
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Peel and wash the potatoesPreheat your oven to 250 degrees (gas mark 8/9). |
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2
Done
35min
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Cooking Batata HarraArrange your oiled and salted potato cubes in an ovenproof dish or baking sheet. Cover your potatoes with parchment paper, making sure that no potatoes overlap. Make sure your potatoes are well spread out in a single layer. Put them in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes at 250°C. Make sure the surface is browning well. You won't need to turn them during cooking. You can also sauté them in a pan over high heat. |
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3
Done
5min
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Preparation of Lebanese spicesWhile the cooking is finished, prepare the spices. In a bowl, mix your batata harra spices: cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper and coriander powder. In a small pan, heat a tablespoon of oil and fry the minced garlic for about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add your harra batata spice mixture. Stir well for a minute to bring out the flavors. |
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4
Done
2min
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Mix batata harra with the spicesPlace your oven roasted potatoes in a large serving dish and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Mix well until all the potatoes are well coated. |
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5
Done
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Your Lebanese batata harra are ready!Add a nice drizzle of lemon juice and add salt if needed. Serve your batata harra hot with homemade hummus and Lebanese tabbouleh. |
