Lebanese Spicy Potatoes Recipe| Batata Harra Recipe | Spicy Garlic Potatoes

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.

Heat oil in a deep pan.

Cut the potatoes into equal sized cubes.

Check that the oil is hot and add in the potatoes.

Fry the potatoes over low to medium heat until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain the fried potatoes onto kitchen towels and leave aside.

In a separate pan, heat oil and add finely chopped garlic, tomato puree, and finely chopped red chili pepper; mix well.

Cook for a few minutes until the raw taste of the garlic is gone.

Add cayenne powder, lemon juice, red chili flakes, cumin powder, and salt; adjust to taste.

Add freshly chopped coriander and mix well, keeping on heat for about 30 seconds.

Add the fried potatoes and mix well to coat each piece in the spicy mix.

Keep on low heat for about one minute to infuse flavors.

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