Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)

Name: Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Algerian
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

40 minHardAlgerianVegetarian

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Ingredients

Serves 4

Method

1
Combine garlic, chile pepper, cumin, paprika, black pepper, cayenne, and salt in a mortar; grind with a pestle until it forms a paste.
2
Add olive oil and mix dersa well.
3
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat and stir-fry dersa until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.
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4
Add potato halves and stir to combine with the dersa.
5
Stir in tomato paste.
6
Pour in enough water to just cover the potatoes and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.
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8
Ladle potatoes into a serving bowl.
9
Spoon any remaining sauce over the potatoes.

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