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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 2105 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
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 Information
Calories
210.5kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
33.4g
(11%)
Protein
4.4g
(9%)
Fat
7.6g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1.1g
(6%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.9g
Monounsaturated Fat
5.3g
Sodium
125.2mg
(5%)
Potassium
890.1mg
(25%)
Fiber
5.2g
(21%)
Sugar
1.7g
(3%)
Vitamin A
1734.8IU
(35%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2105
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210.5kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.4g | 11% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 9% |
| Fat | 7.6g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1g | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5.3g | 27% |
| Sodium | 125.2mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 890.1mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5.2g | 21% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1734.8IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.