Chtitha Batata (Algerian Potato Stew)
A warmly spiced Algerian potato stew with a fragrant garlic and chile dersa sauce.
- 1 hr
- 250 kcal
- Vegetarian
- Algerian
- Stew
Mellowpan tip: Makes 4 servings, so there’s room for leftovers. Plan them into your week.
Ingredients
For 4 servings
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Steps
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Step 1:
Combine the garlic, red chili, cumin, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt in a mortar.
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Step 2:
Grind the mixture with a pestle until it forms a paste.
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Step 3:
Add the olive oil and mix the dersa well.
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Step 4:
Heat a large saucepan over medium heat.
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Step 5:
Stir-fry the dersa until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.
2–4 min -
Step 6:
Add the halved potatoes and stir to coat them with the dersa.
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Step 7:
Stir in the tomato puree.
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Step 8:
Pour in enough water to just cover the potatoes and bring to a boil.
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Step 9:
Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes.
40 min -
Step 10:
Ladle the potatoes into a serving bowl.
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Step 11:
Spoon any remaining sauce over the potatoes.
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