Batata Harra - Chilli Potato Salad
This is a traditional Arabic potato salad often served in most Arabic restaurants and parties. It's always been one of my favourites. Being a potato lover I'm always looking for new ways to serve and cook potatoes. This salad is a brilliant side dish to any meal and I also serve it along-side other green salads. It can be served hot or cold and even pre-prepared the day before for when you're expecting guests.
Ingredients
- 5 Medium potatoes peeled & chopped to medium-sized cubes
- 1/2 Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Salt to taste
- 2-3 tsp Crushed red chilli or you can use 2 Green Chillis chopped
- 1/2 Red or green pepper sliced in chunky squares
- 1/2 cup Chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil you can add more if needed
- 2 Garlic Cloves grated
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika optional
- Sumac Spice for garnishing optional
- chopped parsley for garnishing optional
Instructions
- Peel, wash and chop the potatoes into medium sized cubes and then lightly deep fry until just turned brown then put aside
- In a large frying pan or wok, add the vegetable oil along with the grated garlic, and seasoning
- When it has heated and started to sizzle slightly add the chopped pepper & chilli and stir until slightly softened.
- Add the olive oil & lemon juice then turn off the heat. Stir in the fried potatoes and add the parsley until juices have mixed around the potatoes nicely.
- Leave to stand for at least 10-15 minutes so that the potatoe can absorb the marinade and flavour. Then serve and enjoy!