Green Batata Harra 🌱 (Spicy Lebanese Mezze Potatoes)

How to Cook Recipes Green Batata Harra 🌱 (Spicy Lebanese Mezze Potatoes) using 13 ingredients and 3 steps

Green Batata Harra 🌱 (Spicy Lebanese Mezze Potatoes) - For a Mediterranean twist on roasted potatoes side dish, try this Lebanese Spicy Potatoes recipe, which is called batata harra in Arabic. That literally translates to spicy potatoes, as these potatoes pack in some heat from the crushed red pepper flakes. Batata harra is one of my favorite additions to any mezze dinner. Spicy potatoes are by far my one of my favorite Middle Eastern side dishes. These Lebanese potatoes are an upgrade of any other spicy potatoes I've tried in the States.

A simple, healthier recipe for Lebanese Spicy Potatoes (Batata Harra) using baked potato chunks, chilli pepper, garlic, herbs and lemon juice.

A wonderful appetizer or main dish that is dairy-free, Gluten-free and Vegan.

You can cook Green Batata Harra 🌱 (Spicy Lebanese Mezze Potatoes) using 13 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients make Green Batata Harra 🌱 (Spicy Lebanese Mezze Potatoes)

1. It's 2 large potatoes - cubed.
2. You need 1 red chilli -chopped (and/or crushed chilli flakes).
3. Prepare 3 cloves garlic - crushed.
4. You need 1/2 teaspoon turmeric (you can sub for Lebanese chilli paste for variation).
5. It's 1 teaspoon coriander seeds.
6. You need 1 pinch mustard seeds (optional).
7. It's 1 pinch cumin seeds (optional).
8. You need 1 bunch coriander.
9. Prepare 1/2 bunch mint (optional).
10. Prepare 1/2 bunch parsley (optional).
11. Prepare 1 lemon (or lime is also nice for a variation).
12. You need 1 pinch sea salt.
13. It's 3 tablespoons rapeseed oil (or cooking oil of your choice).

Green Batata Harra 🌱 (Spicy Lebanese Mezze Potatoes) step by step

1. Peel and cube the potatoes, parboil and cool. You don’t need to do this first but it does make them easier to cook and I find that they are not so oily. You can cook as below or in the oven by spraying with oil and baking in the oven on a high heat until crispy. I have a garlic rapeseed oil which does the job perfectly..
2. Heat a little oil in a pan. Add the potatoes and cook on a medium heat until they start to get get crispy. Add the coriander seeds (they will start to pop) and the turmeric, chilli and garlic and continue to fry until the spices are cooked and the potatoes are crispy..
3. Chop your herbs, squeeze with lemon juice and sprinkle with sea salt. You can combine with the potatoes at this stage but if I’m serving cold I prefer to save half of the herbs to combine at the last minute, it helps them to stay fresh and vibrant. Serve with an extra wedge of lemon 🍋.

Green Batata Harra 🌱 (Spicy Lebanese Mezze Potatoes) - These potatoes are hot, spicy, and flavorful—a filling side dish idea. In Lebanon, these potatoes are sometimes prepared by deep-frying and it is absolutely delicious that way. Batata Harra literally means spicy or hot potatoes. Traditionally deep-fried, I prefer the convenience of roasting the diced potatoes. Dressed with a mix of garlic, spices, herbs and lemon, I think it's a light, refreshing side or mezze dish. In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with the olive oil and salt. Lebanese Spiced Potatoes (Batata Harra) Recipe by UmmBinat. Thank you and good luck