CHTITHA BATATA (ALGERIAN POTATO STEW)

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This authentic Algerian potato stew is made with dersa, a spicy chile and garlic paste. It's delicious on its own as a vegan or vegetarian main, or served as a side to meat or fish. An easy way to enjoy North African cuisine at home with easy-to-find ingredients!

Provided by Djam

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 small fresh red chile pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds new potatoes, halved
1 tablespoon tomato paste
water to cover
salt to taste

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 377.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Rafi Gt
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to change up my usual potato recipes. The stew is flavorful and comforting, and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Henic Tag
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. The stew is hearty and flavorful, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I love serving this dish with a side of rice.


Jamiu Moshood
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This Algerian potato stew is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The potatoes are hearty and filling, and the sauce is flavorful and comforting. I love serving this dish with a side of crusty bread.


Tymek Ciupa
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The potatoes are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Itz rema boy
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This Chtitha Batata is a must-try for any fan of Algerian cuisine. The flavors are bold and complex, and the potatoes are cooked to perfection. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Harmony Mattah
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I'm not a big cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great. The potatoes were tender and the sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


MD Atik Hasan
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This Algerian potato stew is a new favorite in my household. It's easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of spices, and the potatoes are always cooked perfectly.


Theresia GHANEM
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Chandrakha Somwaru
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This Chtitha Batata is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love serving it with a side of warm bread or rice.


Aliyu Hussaini Alfa
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.


EfeTobore
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The potatoes are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious.


Tanjir hussain Farjin
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I'm not usually a fan of stews, but this one was really good. The potatoes were soft and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I'll definitely be making this again.


Tahseef Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the Chtitha Batata turned out great! My family loved it, and they asked me to make it again soon.


FOOL666 savege
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This Algerian potato stew was surprisingly delicious. I loved the combination of spices, and the potatoes were so tender. I would highly recommend trying this recipe.


Leon Jalasi
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This Chtitha Batata was an amazing dish! The flavors were so rich and complex, and the potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.