Batata chtitha

Name: Batata chtitha
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Algérie
Ingredients: 900 g peeled potatoes; 300 g crushed tomatoes; 20 g tomato paste; 15 g peeled garlic; 25 g olive oil; 4 g sweet paprika; 2 g ground cumin; 3 g fresh deseeded chili; 4 g salt; 600 ml water; 10 g fresh parsley

Batata chtitha is a preparation of potatoes in a red sauce with garlic and spices. It can be served alone or as a side dish.

Ingredients

900 g peeled potatoes
300 g crushed tomatoes
20 g tomato paste
15 g peeled garlic
25 g olive oil
4 g sweet paprika
2 g ground cumin
3 g fresh deseeded chili
4 g salt
600 ml water
10 g fresh parsley

Preparation

Cut the potatoes into regular pieces of about 3 cm. Pound garlic, paprika, cumin, chili, and salt.

Heat the oil, add the pounded spices and stir for 30 seconds without burning the garlic.

Add the tomatoes and tomato paste; let simmer for 5 minutes. Incorporate the potatoes and water.

Let simmer covered for 25 to 30 minutes, until a knife easily pierces the pieces. Stir by lifting rather than crushing.

Reduce uncovered for a few minutes if necessary. The sauce should coat the potatoes; add parsley when serving.