Lebanese Batata Harra Recipe - Best Authentic Lebanese Recipes

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Avocado oil is healthier and has a higher smoke point.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Paprika offers similar color with less heat.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach adds nutrients while dried parsley is more affordable.

red bell pepper

🥗Healthier: yellow bell pepper

💰Cheaper: carrots

Carrots provide sweetness and color at a lower cost.

Chop potatoes into bite-sized chunks around 2 centimeters thick.

Set chopped potatoes aside.

Roughly chop fresh coriander, removing any yellow or dead leaves.

Chop garlic cloves by hand instead of using a crusher.

Chop half a bird's eye chili, adjusting for spice preference.

Add chopped garlic and chili to a wide non-stick pan with a drizzle of mild olive oil.

Saute garlic and chili on low heat for about 5 minutes until garlic turns beige.

Add chopped coriander to the pan and increase heat to medium-high, stirring until it wilts.

Heat vegetable oil in another pan until hot enough (test with a potato cube).

Fry potato cubes until golden, then transfer to a plate with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Add fried potatoes to the coriander, garlic, and chili mix and saute for an additional 5-10 minutes.

Sprinkle salt to taste and adjust seasoning.

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